castigators

noun

plural of castigator
1
as in criticizers
a person given to harsh judgments and to finding faults even Broadway's most famously caustic castigator liked the play

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2
as in nemeses
one who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense the principal seems to enjoy his role as the tireless castigator of classroom pranksters

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  1. critics
  2. nemeses
  3. vigilantes
Noun
  • For many critics of Israel, particularly younger ones, the distinction between the country and its longtime leader has become difficult to discern.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
  • His many critics have taken issue with his firebrand style and what many view as a lack of political correctness.
    — Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of critics
Noun
  • Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeton are workplace nemeses who serve as executive assistants to co-CEOs of a publishing company.
    — Kayla Olson, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
  • The actors played each other's nemeses in the comedy series created by and starring Seth Rogen.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
Definition of nemeses
Noun
  • As the group of masked vigilantes approached, several members beat Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine, who was hospitalized for her injuries.
    — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Of late, vigilantes have been rearing their heads in the United States, Europe, and Japan.
    — RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of vigilantes
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