The difference between Castigate and Punish
When used as verbs, castigate means to punish or reprimand someone severely, whereas punish means to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.
check bellow for the other definitions of Castigate and Punish
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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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Punish as a verb (transitive):
To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.
Examples:
"synonyms: castigate"
"If a prince violates the law, then he must be punished like an ordinary person."
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Punish as a verb (transitive, figuratively):
To treat harshly and unfairly.
Examples:
"synonyms: mistreat"
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Punish as a verb (transitive, colloquial):
To handle or beat severely; to maul.
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Punish as a verb (transitive, colloquial):
To consume a large quantity of.