castigation

noun

Definition of castigationnext
as in punishment
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense the loss of his father's trust was the harshest castigation that the boy could have possibly received for having told the lie

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  1. punishment
  2. wrath
  3. penalty
Noun
  • On top of this, each faction is vying against one another every week for the top spot, with the loser facing some kind of punishment.
    Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Apartheid South Africa, America’s criminal punishment system, and Ukraine post-Russian invasion don’t seem to have much in common at first glance.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of punishment
Noun
  • Her enigmatic character runs a tight ship, and anyone not towing the line will receive her explosive wrath.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Moreover, Daniele De Rossi and Ivan Jurić have already felt the wrath of owners The Friedkin Group, with both coaches sacked within two months.
    David Ferrini, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of wrath
Noun
  • The biggest disappointment is the penalty kill, which has been a problem for a few years now and — despite some great showings in Carolina and Washington — is 29th in the league at 70.7 percent.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Legal penalties could include up to a year in jail and a $10,000 fine.
    Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of penalty
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“Castigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castigation. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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