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The teacher had to castigate the student for being late.
To criticize someone severely for their actions.
The coach had to castigate the player for missing practice.
She was castigated by her boss for the mistake in the report.
The judge decided to castigate the defendant for his reckless behavior.
castigate someone
castigate for mistakes
castigate publicly
rebuke
scold
chastise