castigate
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/ˈkæstɪɡeɪt/
cas · ti · gate
ˈkæs · tɪ · ɡeɪt
English Definition
v. criticize severely; punish; rebuke
Significado en Español
castigar, censurar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trừng phạt, chỉ trích
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cast (pure, correct) + i (make) + gate → to severely punish.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In an effort to maintain discipline, the coach did not hesitate to castigate the players for their poor performance. Which word is a synonym for “castigate”?
A
praise
B
overlook
C
criticize
D
ignore
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C — criticize.
“castigate” means v. criticize severely; punish; rebuke
Common questions about “castigate”
What does “castigate” mean?
castigate — v. criticize severely; punish; rebuke. In Chinese: 严厉批评，惩罚.
How do you pronounce “castigate”?
castigate is pronounced /ˈkæstɪɡeɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cas · ti · gate.
Is “castigate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. castigate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “castigate”?
cast (pure, correct) + i (make) + gate → to severely punish.
