Castigation
noun
The act of severely criticizing someone or something.
The security guard faced severe castigation for his negligence that resulted in the theft.
Often appears as...
- face severe castigation
- merit castigation
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
The act of severely criticizing someone or something.
The security guard faced severe castigation for his negligence that resulted in the theft.
Often appears as...
- face severe castigation
- merit castigation
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Castigation implies strong disapproval and is often used to suggest punishment.
The journalist's irresponsible reporting received castigation from the public.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity
Castigation is more intense than simple criticism; it implies something severe or harsh.
After the scandal, the actor faced castigation from both fans and the media.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
Castigation is typically used in formal or serious contexts, not in casual conversation.
The company's board delivered a castigation to the CEO for the financial mishap.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Castigation implies strong disapproval and is often used to suggest punishment.
The journalist's irresponsible reporting received castigation from the public.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity
Castigation is more intense than simple criticism; it implies something severe or harsh.
After the scandal, the actor faced castigation from both fans and the media.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
Castigation is typically used in formal or serious contexts, not in casual conversation.
The company's board delivered a castigation to the CEO for the financial mishap.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Castigation implies strong disapproval and is often used to suggest punishment.
The journalist's irresponsible reporting received castigation from the public.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity
Castigation is more intense than simple criticism; it implies something severe or harsh.
After the scandal, the actor faced castigation from both fans and the media.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
Castigation is typically used in formal or serious contexts, not in casual conversation.
The company's board delivered a castigation to the CEO for the financial mishap.
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