castigation

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Recent Examples of castigation Like legions of dreamers before him, McGuirk started on film and TV sets as a PA, an often thankless job where random castigations from members of the cast or crew can be par for the course. Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for castigation
Noun
  • However, the league seemingly deemed his actions not punishment-worthy, saving Mahomes from an $11,593 first-offense taunting penalty.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Where Gentle Parenting Might Be Lacking Gentle parenting emphasizes empathy and respectful communication without harsh punishment, explains Cynthia Vejar, PhD, LPC, program director and associate professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lebanon Valley College.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • After a soggy weekend, Arizona is finally getting some relief from Priscilla’s wrath.
    Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • When Hernán helps Julia and her young daughter, Maribel, navigate treacherous borderlands, their desperate journey triggers the wrath of a ruthless trafficking syndicate.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Several years ago, Hamilton County, which avidly pursued death penalty cases for decades, had a larger death row population per capita than the home counties of Los Angeles or Miami.
    Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Officials flagged Raiders left tackle Stone Forsythe for an unnecessary roughness penalty on the play.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Castigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castigation. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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