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castigate
/ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/
verb 3adj 2
Collocations
3ADJ.
all
VERB + CASTIGATE
don't, position
CASTIGATE + NOUN
si, son
Definitions
verb
1
To punish or reprimand someone severely.
Perhaps disarmed by his own scandalous behaviour with Bathsheba, he was in no position to castigate his son for a similar fault.
2
To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.
God doth indurate, when hee doth not by and by caſtigate a ſynner.
The curse of avarice and cupidity / Is all my sermon, for it frees the pelf. / Out come the pence, and specially for myself, / For my exclusive purpose is to win / And not at all to castigate their sin.
3
To revise or make corrections to a publication.
adj
1
Subdued, chastened, moderated
2
Revised and emended
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Perhaps disarmed by his own scandalous behaviour with Bathsheba, he was in no position to castigate his son for a similar fault.
Wiktionary02
God doth indurate, when hee doth not by and by caſtigate a ſynner.
Wiktionary03
The curse of avarice and cupidity / Is all my sermon, for it frees the pelf. / Out come the pence, and specially for myself, / For my exclusive purpose is to win / And not at all to castigate their si
Wiktionary04
Don't castigate me. I haven't done anything wrong.
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