(transitive, formal) To punish or reprimand someone severely. / (transitive, formal) To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of castigate

simple past tense and past participle of castigate

(archaic) Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof / severe criticism. / (obsolete) Emendation; correction.

One who castigates.

plural of castigation

present participle of castigate

plural of castigator

Able or worthy to be punished.

That castigates.