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castigated

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/
    • /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

Definition of castigated word

  • noun castigated Simple past tense and past participle of castigate. 1
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Parts of speech for Castigated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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castigated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for castigated

verb castigated

  • chid — to express disapproval of; scold; reproach: The principal chided the children for their thoughtless pranks.
  • denounced — Simple past tense and past participle of denounce.
  • dragooned — Simple past tense and past participle of dragoon.
  • excoriated — Simple past tense and past participle of excoriate.
  • flayed — to strip off the skin or outer covering of.

adjective castigated

  • defrocked — Simple past tense and past participle of defrock.
All 16 Synonyms of castigated

Antonyms for castigated

verb castigated

  • praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
  • flattered — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
  • forgave — simple past tense of forgive.
  • lauded — to praise; extol.
All 12 Antonyms of castigated

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