- present participle of castigate.
castigating
Example Sentences
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"Malema gave an alternative voice, castigating the government. It's a welcome break from the usual talk."
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2023
So he decided, "out of curiosity," to look into the books they were castigating.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2023
Upping the ante, Algeria’s official news agency published a statement castigating French secret services as seeking “the definitive break with Algeria.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2023
The organization even purchased a full-page advertisement in The Times castigating Mayor Eric Garcetti for not helping.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2023
He’s visibly upset, rushing around to get the new reel, castigating himself and apologizing.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
