GRE Word of the Day: 1.26.2012

Mark Skoskiewicz January 27, 2012 1:13:00 PM CST

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Castigate - {verb}

1. To criticize or reprimand severely.

2. To punish in order to correct.

Related Forms:

Castigation {noun}

Castigatory {adjective}

Synonyms:

1. scold, reprove.

2. discipline, chastise, chasten.

Example Sentence:

"The child was constantly castigated by his irritable father."