castigation

• Nom désignant une critique sévère, une réprimande virulente ou une punition verbale infligée à quelqu'un pour ses actions ou son comportement.

A noun referring to severe criticism, a harsh scolding, or verbal punishment directed at someone for their actions or behavior.

1. Severe criticism or scoldingC1formal

   A harsh verbal reprimand or punishment, often delivered in a formal or authoritative manner.

   Réprimande sévère

   • The teacher's castigation of the student for cheating was thorough and stern.
   • He received a public castigation from his boss for the mistake.
   • The politician faced castigation from the press for his controversial remarks.

   Synonymescensurechastisementcondemnationrebukereprimandscoldingtongue-lashingupbraiding

   Antonymesacclaimapprovalcommendationpraise

2. Verbal punishmentC1formal

   A form of punishment that involves harsh words or reprimands rather than physical action.

   Réprimande verbale

   • The child's castigation for breaking the vase was a long lecture.
   • She endured the castigation without defending herself.
   • His castigation was meant to correct his behavior, not to humiliate him.

   Synonymesadmonitioncensurechidingrebukereprimandreproofscoldingupbraiding

   Antonymesapprovalcommendationpraise