castigation

Example Sentences

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The kids table can be less a castigation and more an opportunity: to solve issues on your own, away from the social obligations and droll etiquette of adults.

From Salon • Nov. 24, 2022

So the castigation and exclusion of so many of us feels jarring.

From Washington Post • Aug. 20, 2021

He said, especially given the Astros’ behavior during a 2017 season in which they defeated the Dodgers in the World Series, Kelly’s castigation didn’t feel just.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2020

The anecdotes include the time she smashed an office computer in anger, her refusal to meet with indigenous leaders or gay rights activists and the castigation of aides for the smallest of infractions.

From New York Times • May 1, 2016

He only administered a rather mild castigation, as shall be seen.

From Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland by Russell, T. O.