PoliticsAugust 15, 2026
castigated
KAS-ti-gay-tid
Definition
To criticize or reprimand someone severely or harshly.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'castigare,' which combines 'castus' (pure) and 'agere' (to make or drive). It originally meant to purify or correct, evolving into the modern sense of harsh disciplinary criticism.
In the news
The article uses this term to describe how President Putin publicly attacked European leaders for their response to Russian activities, accusing them of spreading panic.
Russia Campaigned to Derail Moldova’s Pro-Western Government
Read the full article ↗The New York Times