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castigating

/ˈkæstɪɡeɪtɪŋ/

/ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/

castigateverb

castigating

ing-form

castigated

Past Simple

castigated

Past Participle

castigating

ing-form

/ˈkæstɪɡeɪt/

/ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

Translations

châtiersoutenu ; emploi courant dans le sens de punition sévère

In the past, some teachers would castigate students with a ruler for even minor mistakes.

Autrefois, certains professeurs châtiaient les élèves avec une règle pour de simples erreurs.

réprimandersévèrement

The teacher castigated the student for his repeated tardiness.

Le professeur a réprimandé l'élève pour ses retards répétés.

Additional translations

punirsens plus général ; quand le contexte insiste moins sur la réprimande que sur la sanction

Definitions

To reprimand someone severely.

The teacher castigated the student for his repeated tardiness.

To subject someone to severe punishment or chastisement.

In the past, some teachers would castigate students with a ruler for even minor mistakes.

Synonyms

Antonyms

castigategerund / present participle

castigating

Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. "a castigating voice".

Translations

réprobateurpour une remarque, un ton ou un regard exprimant une vive critique

Her castigating tone left no room for argument.

Son ton réprobateur ne laissait aucune place à la discussion.

Additional translations

sévèreplus général ; selon le contexte de critique ou de reproche

Definitions

Expressing or characterized by harsh scolding or criticism.

Her castigating tone left no room for argument.

castigatepast participle

Definitions

Having been severely reprimanded or punished.

The castigated players reflected on their mistakes.