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castigate definition

cas·ti·gate (kas′ti gāt′)

transitive verb castigated -·gat′ed, castigating -·gat′·ing

to punish or rebuke severely, esp. by harsh public criticism

Etymology: < L castigatus, pp. of castigare, to purify, chastise < castus, pure (see caste) + agere: see act

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