verb · Hard SAT word

    Castigate

    chasten; censure severely

    Castigate in a sentence

    The coach began to castigate the team for their poor performance.

    Synonyms for castigate

    Antonyms for castigate

    • praise
    • commend
    • encourage

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    Vocabulary like castigate appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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