castigating

Example Sentences

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"Women also must take this opportunity to bring men along with us," scolded Kami Rieck at the New York Times, in a column castigating women who are feeling demoralized about dating men.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2024

"Malema gave an alternative voice, castigating the government. It's a welcome break from the usual talk."

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2023

Besides, the grand majority of those castigating “Barbie” hadn’t seen it, he said, adding that he would like to.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Upping the ante, Algeria’s official news agency published a statement castigating French secret services as seeking “the definitive break with Algeria.”

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2023

No more arguing and citing examples and quoting the famous dead and castigating the infamous living.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides