CASTIGATIONS Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

castigations

noun

plural of castigation

as in punishments

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 castigations 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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The zaobanchu during Qianlong’s reign comprised nearly one thousand artisans, who worked out of fear to serve the demands of the insatiable emperor who would sometimes dole out severe punishments, like taking away a year’s salary.

— Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The Ethics Committee has the power to investigate violations of federal law and House rules, and can recommend punishments for members who are found to have committed them.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

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Those are pretty standard penalties, but then there are two creative add-on disciplinary measures.

— Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2026
The civil penalties won’t be elevated to criminal charges, and the Department of Motor Vehicles will not withhold the registration renewals of vehicles caught on the cameras.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

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