castigation — severe criticism or punishment; the act of reproving or punishing severely
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: severe criticism or punishment; the act of reproving or punishing severely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The chef's castigation of the new cook was so loud that even customers could hear it.
- After the movie's castigation by critics, the director went into hiding for months.
- The politician's castigation of his opponents backfired when his own scandals were revealed.
castigation
NOUN[/ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/]
severe criticism or punishment; the act of reproving or punishing severely
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'castigare,' meaning 'to reprimand or punish,' derived from 'castus' (pure, chaste) and 'agere' (to drive or act). The word entered English through Old French and Latin legal/religious terminology.
Breakdown
castig- (from Latin castigare, to punish) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or result) = castigation
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef's castigation of the new cook was so loud that even customers could hear it.”
“After the movie's castigation by critics, the director went into hiding for months.”
“The politician's castigation of his opponents backfired when his own scandals were revealed.”
“The teacher's gentle approach was more effective than the principal's harsh castigation.”
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