cas·ti·gate 
/ˈkæstəˌgeɪt/ verb
cas·ti·gates; cas·ti·gat·ed; cas·ti·gat·ing /ˈkæstəˌgeɪt/ verb [+ obj] formal : to criticize (someone) harshly
▪ The author castigated the prime minister as an ineffective leader. — often + for ▪ The judge castigated the lawyers for their lack of preparation. ▪ He was castigated in the media for making millions of dollars while the company went bankrupt.
▪ The author castigated the prime minister as an ineffective leader. — often + for ▪ The judge castigated the lawyers for their lack of preparation. ▪ He was castigated in the media for making millions of dollars while the company went bankrupt.
— cas·ti·ga·tion /ˌkæstəˈgeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
/ˌkæstəˈgeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
