Castigate (Verb): to criticize or reprimand severely; to punish in order to correct.
synonyms: berate, chastise, excoriate, criticize.
antonyms: compliment, praise.
The young girl was castigated by her teacher for cheating on a test; the teacher believed it was important to correct such behavior before it got out of hand.
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