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

Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.
Buddha