castigate
UK/'kæstigeit/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To criticize or punish someone severely and harshly
严厉批评，严惩
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcastigroot
+
ateto make, having
=castigate
Common Collocations
- 1.castigate severely严厉斥责
- 2.publicly castigate公开斥责
Example Sentences
- 1.
The teacher had to castigate the student for his dishonest behavior.