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castigate in German

castigate in German is bestrafen, strafen, korrigieren — castigate means to punish or reprimand someone severely.

castigate in German

bestrafen
verb
(transitive, formal) To punish or reprimand someone severely.
strafen
verb
(transitive, formal) To punish or reprimand someone severely.
korrigieren
verb
(transitive, rare) To revise or make corrections to a publication.
revidieren
verb
(transitive, rare) To revise or make corrections to a publication.

What does "castigate" mean?

  1. verb To punish or reprimand someone severely.
  2. verb To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.
  3. verb To revise or make corrections to a publication.
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What is "castigate" in German?

"castigate" in German is bestrafen, strafen, korrigieren. castigate means: To punish or reprimand someone severely.

Are there other ways to say "castigate" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "castigate": bestrafen, strafen, korrigieren, revidieren.

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