castigating
- present participle of castigate.
Example Sentences
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"Women also must take this opportunity to bring men along with us," scolded Kami Rieck at the New York Times, in a column castigating women who are feeling demoralized about dating men.
From Salon ● Dec. 27, 2024
Even when the motive isn’t noble, though, there’s no more use castigating young social media influencers in 2024 than there has been in the past century of aspiring film and TV stars.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2024
"Malema gave an alternative voice, castigating the government. It's a welcome break from the usual talk."
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2023
Gabriel scored a contentious Miss USA victory in October, with competitors castigating her and accusing organizers of giving her special treatment.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 15, 2023
No more arguing and citing examples and quoting the famous dead and castigating the infamous living.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
