castigate

动词

1. 1

   严厉批评、痛斥、责骂正式

   The report castigated the company for ignoring safety warnings.

   该报告严厉批评这家公司无视安全警告。

2. 2

   惩罚、处罚正式

   In those days teachers could castigate students for the smallest mistake.

   在那个年代，老师可以因为一点小错就惩罚学生。