1
as in criticizers
a person given to harsh judgments and to finding faults
even Broadway's most famously caustic castigator liked the play
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2
as in nemeses
one who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense
the principal seems to enjoy his role as the tireless castigator of classroom pranksters
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Noun
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With a brief mini-break in the rearview mirror, the Charlotte Hornets got back to action Thursday night, taking on one of their nemeses in the Southeast Division.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Dec. 2025 -
There’s talk of death and murder (comically), and many nemeses are intent on destroying each other.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
8 Dec. 2025
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Over the past year, CBS has experienced several controversies and new ownership that led to new leadership, which have some critics accusing the network of losing its credibility.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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This defiance has rallied Danes behind her, though critics have questioned her ability to defend the homeland.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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But Grainier’s defining quality translates to inaction when a group of vigilantes attacks one of his co-workers.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Nov. 2025
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But vigilantes aren't the answer.—
Bryce Buyakie,
IndyStar,
20 Nov. 2025
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“Castigators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castigators. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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