Castigate
verbGREHard
Definition
to reprimand severely
Example Usage
"The judge castigated the lawyer."
Synonyms
reprimandrebukecriticizecensure
Antonyms
praisecommend
Tags
#gre#verb#gre#hard
How to Use "Castigate"
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Context
This word is commonly used in GRE contexts. It's a hard level word.
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In Writing
Use "Castigate" to make your writing more precise. It works well in formal and academic contexts.
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Remember
Associate "Castigate" with its synonyms: reprimand, rebuke, criticize. This helps with recall.
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