castigation

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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
  • Henrikson questions the severity of Rupert’s punishment.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • To censor the very voices trying to find common ground and express their humanity, is wrong, ineffective, and a form of collective punishment.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The choice to self-censor or else face the government’s wrath is a much worse free speech violation than is censorship by official edict.
    Onkar Ghate, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Shrines crop up in her honor — both from those who wish to avoid her wrath and others who approve of her killings.
    Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And aside from committing a penalty, left tackle Patrick Paul had another superb effort.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
  • But the penalty can’t be applied until after Kansas has a chance to plead its case to the SNAP Appeals Board through a formal process expected to last months.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Castigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castigation. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!