Castigation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Castigation is a noun meaning Severe criticism.
Meaning
Severe criticism.
More Meanings
- (archaic) Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof
- (obsolete) Emendation; correction.
Example Sentences
He was seasoned wood, and took the world pretty wisely; not reckless of castigation, as some boys become, nor oversensitive as to dehonour, as his friend and comrade beside him was.
Word Forms
- castigations
Synonyms for castigation
Depending on context, synonyms include chastisement, punition, chastening, correction, gruel, punishment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chastisement, dressing down, earful, upbraiding, correption, monishment.
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