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

Besides, the grand majority of those castigating “Barbie” hadn’t seen it, he said, adding that he would like to.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Gabriel scored a contentious Miss USA victory in October, with competitors castigating her and accusing organizers of giving her special treatment.

From Washington Post • Jan. 15, 2023

She went on in that vein for a while, castigating herself.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides