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Castigation
01
the act of harshly criticizing or reprimanding someone for their actions or behavior
Examples
The manager 's public castigation of the employee embarrassed everyone.
The film received castigation from critics for its poor script.
02
the act of inflicting a penalty or other form of punishment
Examples
The thief 's castigation included both a fine and community service.
Medieval castigation could involve physical punishment.
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