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- [kas-ti-geyt]
- /ˈkæs tɪˌgeɪt/
- /ˌkæ.stɪ.ˈɡeɪʃ.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kas-ti-geyt]
- /ˈkæs tɪˌgeɪt/
Definitions of castigation word
- verb with object castigation to criticize or reprimand severely. 1
- verb with object castigation to punish in order to correct. 1
- noun castigation Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof; pungent criticism. 1
- noun castigation (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Emendation; correction. 0
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Origin of castigation
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin castīgātus literally, driven to be faultless (past participle of castigāre to chasten), equivalent to cast(us) pure, chaste + -īg-, combining form of agere to drive, incite + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Castigation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
castigation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
castigation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for castigation
noun castigation
- retribution — requital according to merits or deserts, especially for evil.
- discipline — training to act in accordance with rules; drill: military discipline.
- scolding — a person who is constantly scolding, often with loud and abusive speech.
- chastisement — Chastisement is the same as punishment.
- penalty — a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
Antonyms for castigation
noun castigation
- forgiveness — act of forgiving; state of being forgiven.
- pardon — kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience: I beg your pardon, but which way is Spruce Street?
- award — An award is a prize or certificate that a person is given for doing something well.
- reward — a sum of money offered for the detection or capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost or stolen property, etc.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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