castigate

• Gibt es im Deutschen kein direktes Einzelwort, das die Bedeutung des englischen Verbs 'castigate' (scharf tadeln, heftig kritisieren, rügen) genau wiedergibt. Die Bedeutung lässt sich am treffendsten mit 'scharf tadeln', 'heftig kritisieren' oder 'rügen' ausdrücken.

A verb meaning to reprimand or criticize someone severely.

1. Criticize severelyC1formal

   To criticize or reprimand someone harshly, often in a formal or public manner.

   Scharf kritisieren

   • The teacher castigated the student for cheating on the exam.
   • The senator was castigated by the press for his controversial remarks.
   • She castigated her team for their lack of effort on the project.

   Synonymeberatecensurechastiserebukereprimandscold

   Antonymeapplaudappreciateapprovecommendcomplimentlaudpraise