Definitions from Wiktionary (castigate)
▸ verb: (transitive, formal) To punish or reprimand someone severely.
▸ verb: (transitive, formal) To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.
▸ verb: (transitive, rare) To revise or make corrections to a publication.
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▸ verb: (transitive, formal) To punish or reprimand someone severely.
▸ verb: (transitive, formal) To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.
▸ verb: (transitive, rare) To revise or make corrections to a publication.
Similar:
objurgate,
chastize,
chastise,
chasten,
correct,
criminate,
censure,
excoriate,
reprimand,
scold,
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