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Rarecastigate
The correct spelling is castigate.
How to pronounce castigate
/ˈkæs.tə.ɡeɪt/
verbIPA: /ˈkæs.tə.ɡeɪt/
Say it like: Cas-tig-ate
The correct spelling is castigate. To punish or reprimand someone severely.
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Definition
verb
- 1.To punish or reprimand someone severely.
- 2.To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.
- 3.To revise or make corrections to a publication.
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