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karcić — meaning in English

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English meaning

castigate verb To scold or punish someone harshly.
scold verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.

Senses

karcić is used for these senses in English:

castigate (transitive, formal) To punish or reprimand someone severely.
scold (ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.

castigate — full definition

verb To scold or punish someone harshly.
verb To condemn something strongly, especially by criticising it in public.
verb To revise or make corrections to a publication.

scold — full definition

verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
noun Old-fashioned: a person, especially a woman, who habitually nags or criticizes.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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