castigate
verb (used with object)
to criticize or reprimand severely.
self-castigating
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a word derived from
castigate.
Example Sentences
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The self-castigating aspect felt very much of our moment.
From New York Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
He gives the desired, self-castigating response: "It was a dumb play, and I wasn't thinking at all."
From Slate ● Mar. 20, 2011
