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castigation

ca·sti·ga·tion

castigation

 
 
pronunciation:
kae stih geI shn
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Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition: the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum.
The newspaper's castigation of the sheriff provoked many to defend his actions.
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