Castigate

September 5, 2026 Sonu 1 min read

Castigate

Verb
कठोर आलोचना करना
Definition

To reprimand someone severely; to subject to severe scolding or criticism.

Contextual Sentence: "The Supreme Court castigated the state government for its casual approach to environmental clearances in ecologically sensitive zones."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): CAST (throw) + I + GATE (gate) = throwing harsh words at someone
Synonyms
rebuke censure admonish
Antonyms
praise commend applaud