verb

castigate

Castigate (verb) means to punish or reprimand someone severely.

verb

To punish or reprimand someone severely.

To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.

To revise or make corrections to a publication.

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Etymology

First attested in the beginning of the 17ᵗʰ century; borrowed from Latin castīgātus, perfect passive participle of castīgō (“to reprove”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from castus (“pure, chaste”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱes- (“to cut”). Doublet of chastise and chasten, taken through Old French. See also chaste.

Rhymes for castigate

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of castigate?

"castigate" (verb) means to punish or reprimand someone severely.

What are the different meanings of castigate?

"castigate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To punish or reprimand someone severely; 2. To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism; 3. To revise or make corrections to a publication.