The difference between Castigate and Correct
When used as verbs, castigate means to punish or reprimand someone severely, whereas correct means to make something that was wrong become right.
Correct is also adjective with the meaning: free from error.
check bellow for the other definitions of Castigate and Correct
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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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Correct as an adjective:
Free from error; true; accurate.
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Correct as an adjective:
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.
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Correct as a verb (transitive):
To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.
Examples:
"The navigator corrected the course of the ship."
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Correct as a verb (by extension, transitive):
To grade (examination papers).
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Correct as a verb (transitive):
To inform (someone) of their error.
Examples:
"It's rude to correct your parents."