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castigations
1
the act of harshly criticizing or reprimanding someone for their actions or behavior
- The manager's public castigation of the employee embarrassed everyone.
- The film received castigation from critics for its poor script.
- His speech included a sharp castigation of political corruption.
- The teacher's castigation made the student reflect on his mistakes.
- She faced castigation from her peers for breaking the rules.
2
the act of inflicting a penalty or other form of punishment
- The thief's castigation included both a fine and community service.
- Medieval castigation could involve physical punishment.
- The law allows for castigation of those who harm protected wildlife.
- His castigation was swift after violating the company's policy.
- The judge believed leniency would be better than harsh castigation.
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