castigator
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So esteeming it, she had played the part of castigator.
From An Ambitious Woman A Novel by Edgar Fawcett
"Yes, and remember distinctly seeing him at least twice before; once as the Practical Organizer of the Initial Association of Free Disciples, and once as the self-appointed castigator of unfortunate temperance missionaries."
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 01, November, 1857 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics by Various
Though he was useful as a castigator of the vices of his age, there was nothing very amiable in the rancorous and uncharitable spirit in which he performed his office.
From The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott ? Becket
Here one may pause and suspect the reverend castigator of confusing several dislikes in one argument.
From Lady Good-for-Nothing by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
“You will be the death of me, I know you will, Master Chissel,” he groaned out one day, when his castigator was even severer than usual.
From Salt Water The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman by C. J. de Lacey
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