castigating

[US]/kæsˈtɪɡeɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/kæsˈtiɡeɪtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.severely criticize, rebuke, or punish someone.

Phrases & Collocations

castigating remarks

castigating criticism

castigating tone

castigating speech

castigating letter

castigating comments

castigating review

castigating article

castigating response

castigating feedback

Example Sentences

the teacher was castigating the students for their lack of effort.

the manager is often castigating employees for missing deadlines.

critics were castigating the film for its poor storyline.

he was castigating himself for not studying harder.

she felt guilty after castigating her friend in public.

the coach was castigating the team for their poor performance.

he spent hours castigating the government for its policies.

parents often find themselves castigating their children for bad behavior.

the article was castigating the company for its environmental practices.

he was publicly castigating the politician for his corruption.

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