castigate

Example Sentences

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“When something is broken, we don’t agonize,” Senator Markey said, while castigating the court.

From New York Times

He also sparred with the Russian military leadership, castigating them and mocking them, adding a larger-than-life character to the Bakhmut narrative.

From New York Times

Some Republicans, including those in his district, have sharply castigated Santos for his dishonesty.

From Seattle Times

Workers speaking to The Times said Schachter threatened to report them to federal immigration authorities, or castigated them.

From Los Angeles Times

Only after a federal appeals court castigated the agency for its "apparent misunderstanding" of its environmental obligations did the FCC take steps that addressed some, but not all, of the problem.

From Salon