castigator
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Johnson, Goldsmith's growling monitor and unsparing castigator in times of heedless levity, stood by him at present with that protecting kindness with which he ever befriended him in time of need.
From Oliver Goldsmith A Biography by Washington Irving
Mr. Stevenson hints that she vanquished his stubborn heart by correcting a 'false quantity' of his one day, for he was the man to reflect over a correction, and 'admire the castigator.'
From Heroes of the Telegraph by John Munro
Though he was useful as a castigator of the vices of his age, there was nothing very amiable in the rancorous and uncharitable spirit in which he performed his office.
From The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott ? Becket
"Yes, and remember distinctly seeing him at least twice before; once as the Practical Organizer of the Initial Association of Free Disciples, and once as the self-appointed castigator of unfortunate temperance missionaries."
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 01, November, 1857 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics by Various
The true castigator of morals has never striven to make his subjects appear disgraceful, but to make them appear ridiculous.
From Hilaire Belloc The Man and His Work by G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton
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