castigation Meaning & Definition
-eɪʃən
What Does Castigation Mean?
Castigation is used as a noun meaning Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof. It can also mean Severe criticism.
Castigation at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-eɪʃən/ |
| Synonyms | chastisement, earful and upbraiding |
| Plural | castigations |
Castigation Definition (Noun)
- Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof
- Severe criticism.
- Emendation; correction.
Synonyms of Castigation
Castigation synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
castigation (countable and uncountable, plural castigations)
Questions People Ask About Castigation
What part of speech is castigation?
Castigation is a noun.
What is another word for castigation?
Words with a similar meaning to castigation include chastisement, earful and upbraiding. See the full list of castigation synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of castigation?
The plural of castigation is castigations.