CASTIGATION Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

castigation

noun

Definition of castigation

as in punishment

suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense the loss of his father's trust was the harshest castigation that the boy could have possibly received for having told the lie

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Recent Examples of castigation Not everyone on the right is onboard with the Kimmel castigation. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026 The standoff centered on the now-former assistant attorney general’s public and internal castigation of pediatric gender medicine. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026 His reverence for hip-hop led to a poignant self-reflection on whether his new approach would be the subject of castigation among the hip-hop faithful. — Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 Apart from its castigation of non-fossil energy, the strategy document in some ways departs from the Biden administration more in style than substance. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 9 Dec. 2025 Links with nonprofit group The recent castigations from progressive Democrats were driven in part by the Opportunity Caucus’s ties to One Main Street. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025 Like legions of dreamers before him, McGuirk started on film and TV sets as a PA, an often thankless job where random castigations from members of the cast or crew can be par for the course. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025

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Amy Edmondson’s work on psychological safety has helped leaders understand why employees need to be able to raise concerns, admit mistakes, and ask questions without fear of punishment or embarrassment.

— Brian Eason, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
The punishment range age for each of the crimes is two to 20 years in prison.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026

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Cree Summer joined Rugrats in its second season, voicing Susie Carmichael, an ally who often protects the tots from Angelica’s wrath.

— Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026
Today, District 24, now a smaller district with more people, still suffers the same wrath.

— Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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