castigate
verbHow many syllables in castigate?
There are 3 syllables in the word castigate.How to pronounce castigate:
Definition of castigate:
- castigate (verb):
- to find fault with or reprimand (a person) harshly
- to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
Synonyms for castigate:
bawl out
berate
call down
call on the carpet
chasten
chastise
chew out
chew up
chide
correct
dress down
flame
have words
jaw
lambast
lambaste
lecture
objurgate
rag
rebuke
remonstrate
reprimand
reproof
scold
trounce
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