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CASTIGATED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Castigated.

Castigated - as a verb

Censure severely

Example: "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chastenchastisecorrectobjurgate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bawl outberatecall downcall on the carpetchew outchew upchidedress downhave wordsjawlambastlambastelectureragrebukeremonstratereprimandscoldtake to tasktrounce
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Inflict severe punishment on

Example Sentences

"The coach castigated the players for their lack of effort in the game."
"The teacher castigated the student for repeatedly disrupting the class."
"The manager castigated the employee for making a costly mistake."
"The judge castigated the defendant for his reckless behavior."
"The captain castigated the team members for their poor performance."
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Word Game Points

Is CASTIGATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, castigated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CASTIGATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CASTIGATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, castigated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CASTIGATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is CASTIGATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, castigated is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CASTIGATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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