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CASTIGATES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Castigates.

Castigates - 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 teacher castigates students for tardiness."
"The boss castigates employees for making mistakes."
"The coach castigates players for not giving their best."
"The mother castigates her child for breaking the vase."
"The critic castigates the artist's latest work."
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Word Game Points

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

CASTIGATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CASTIGATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, castigates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CASTIGATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CASTIGATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, castigates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CASTIGATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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