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castigating

ADJECTIVE
abusive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
insulting offensive rude
WEAK
calumniating censorious contumelious defamatory derisive disparaging insolent invective libelous maligning obloquious opprobrious reproachful reviling sarcastic scathing scolding scurrilous sharp-tongued slanderous traducing upbraiding vilifying vituperative
Antonyms
STRONGEST
kind nice respectful
WEAK
complimentary
ADJECTIVE
punitive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disciplinary penal punishing retaliatory vindictive
STRONG
punitory
WEAK
correctional in reprisal in retaliation retaliative revengeful
Antonyms
WEAK
beneficial rewarding
ADJECTIVE
punitory
Synonyms
WEAK
correctional disciplinary in reprisal in retaliation penal retaliative retaliatory revengeful vindictive
ADJECTIVE
vituperative
Synonyms
WEAK
calumniating censorious contumelious defamatory derisive disparaging insolent insulting invective libelous maligning obloquious offensive opprobrious reproachful reviling rude sarcastic scathing scolding scurrilous sharp-tongued slanderous traducing upbraiding vilifying

Example Sentences

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"Women also must take this opportunity to bring men along with us," scolded Kami Rieck at the New York Times, in a column castigating women who are feeling demoralized about dating men.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2024

"Malema gave an alternative voice, castigating the government. It's a welcome break from the usual talk."

From BBC • Nov. 12, 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