Associations to the word «Castigation»

Wiktionary

CASTIGATION, noun. Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof; pungent criticism.
CASTIGATION, noun. (obsolete) Emendation; correction.

Dictionary definition

CASTIGATION, noun. A severe scolding.
CASTIGATION, noun. Verbal punishment.

Wise words

If you wish to know the mind of a man, listen to his words.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe