In the Soliloquy lexicon
castigate
/ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/
verb
To rebuke or criticise someone severely.
Used in a sentence
The editor castigated the reporter for failing to verify the facts.
Nearby words
Keep castigate — and watch it become a star.
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