The difference between Castigate and Chastise
When used as verbs, castigate means to punish or reprimand someone severely, whereas chastise means to punish or scold someone.
check bellow for the other definitions of Castigate and Chastise
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Castigate as a verb (transitive, formal):
To punish or reprimand someone severely.
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Castigate as a verb (transitive, formal):
To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.
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Castigate as a verb (transitive, rare):
To revise or make corrections to a publication.
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Chastise as a verb:
To punish or scold someone.