CASTIGATION Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

castigation

noun

Definition of castigation

as in punishment

suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense the loss of his father's trust was the harshest castigation that the boy could have possibly received for having told the lie

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Recent Examples of castigation Not everyone on the right is onboard with the Kimmel castigation. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026 The standoff centered on the now-former assistant attorney general’s public and internal castigation of pediatric gender medicine. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026 His reverence for hip-hop led to a poignant self-reflection on whether his new approach would be the subject of castigation among the hip-hop faithful. — Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 Apart from its castigation of non-fossil energy, the strategy document in some ways departs from the Biden administration more in style than substance. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 9 Dec. 2025 Links with nonprofit group The recent castigations from progressive Democrats were driven in part by the Opportunity Caucus’s ties to One Main Street. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025 Like legions of dreamers before him, McGuirk started on film and TV sets as a PA, an often thankless job where random castigations from members of the cast or crew can be par for the course. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Hollywood Park sees that as punishment for challenging the billboard deal.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The team was fined $30 million and lost five consecutive draft picks from 2029 through 2033 as punishment.

— CBS News, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of punishment

Noun

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele is demanding the release of four Salvadoran military personnel ambushed by an armed gang in Haiti, warning that the gangs would face his wrath if the men are not returned alive and unharmed.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
While Brian rode off to war, Ellen reluctantly returned to Leoch, fully aware of the wrath awaiting her from Colum in particular.

— Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrath

Noun

The company has suffered from several high-profile legal blows this year that have resulted in multibillion-dollar penalties.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Interest on the penalty would accrue during an appeal, but the number of violations Meta is charged with could be reduced.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

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