castigate

Example Sentences

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Webb was able to take on some of Hong Kong’s most powerful constituencies and castigate regulatory authorities for letting corporate governance issues fester.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

"You will be the same person that will castigate us if we acquiesce to accepting Venezuelan prisoners into Nigeria," he added.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

“I think the U.S. has realized that it would be sacrificing the geopolitical utility of the Indo-U.S. relationship if it decides to castigate India.”

From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2023

"I definitely think it's cultural. It's important not to castigate cultural practices around food but also raise awareness about food safety."

From Salon • Aug. 7, 2022

Then what ideas did Mencken hold that made a newspaper like the Commercial Appeal castigate him publicly?

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright