English Explanatory Dictionary

castigation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof
  2. Severe criticism.
  3. Emendation; correction.

Word forms

castigation castigations

Synonyms

chastisement punition castigation chastening correction gruel punishment censure vituperation admonishment blame brickbatting criticism critique dispraise discommendation panning reprehension amendment improvement revision
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