CASTIGATE

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

CASTIGATE To castigate means to criticize or reprimand severely; the plural form is castigates, the present participle is castigating, the past tense is castigated, the comparative form is castigator, the superlative form is castigates, and the adverb form is castigately. An original definition of 'castigate' could be: To castigate is to harshly criticize or scold someone.

Word Information

  • Part of Speech: verb
  • Pronunciation: Pronounced as written
  • Word Length: 9 letters

Scrabble Information

Word: CASTIGATE

Length: 9 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word CASTIGATE can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.