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castigation

Castigation (noun) means Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof.

noun
1
Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof
2
Severe criticism.
3
Emendation; correction.
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What is the meaning of castigation?

"castigation" (noun) means corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof.

What are the different meanings of castigation?

"castigation" has 3 main meanings: 1. Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof; 2. Severe criticism; 3. Emendation; correction.

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