castigate

ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt
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Translation of castigate into German

Verb

tr.
1.

criticism

criticize someone harshly for their behavior
  • The teacher castigated the student for cheating.Der Lehrer tadelte den Schüler wegen Schummelns.
2.

punishment

punish someone severely for wrongdoing
  • The judge castigated the defendant for his actions.Der Richter bestrafte den Angeklagten streng für seine Taten.
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Synonyms and analogies of castigate in English

Examples of castigate in a sentence

  • She castigated her friend for lying to her.
  • The teacher castigated the student for cheating.
  • He was castigated by his boss for the mistake.

Translations of "castigate" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
bestrafenv.

He didn't want to castigate his son, but the behavior was unacceptable.

Er wollte seinen Sohn nicht bestrafen, aber das Verhalten war inakzeptabel.

tadelnv.

To castigate someone publicly can embarrass them and create unnecessary tension.

Jemanden öffentlich zu tadeln, kann ihn in Verlegenheit bringen und unnötige Spannungen erzeugen.

kritisierenv.

They castigate the policy for being ineffective and detrimental to the community.

Sie kritisieren die Richtlinie dafür, ineffektiv und schädlich für die Gemeinschaft zu sein.

geißelnv.

Some moderate analysts castigate mindless exaggerations and ideologically motivated approaches on both sides.

Einige in der politischen Mitte beheimatete Analysten geißeln gedankenlose Übertreibungen und ideologisch motivierte Perspektiven auf beiden Seiten.

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Other translations for castigate:

  • züchtigenv.
  • rügenv.

castigate: Examples and translations in context

Some believe that to castigate children effectively requires a firm but fair approach.

Einige glauben, dass Kinder effektiv zu bestrafen einen festen, aber gerechten Ansatz erfordert.

The soldier was warned not to castigate his comrades during difficult training.

Dem Soldaten wurde geraten, seine Kameraden während der harten Ausbildung nicht zu bestrafen.

Parents should never castigate their children in anger; it can lead to long-term damage.

Eltern sollten nie aus Wut ihre Kinder bestrafen; das kann langfristigen Schaden anrichten.

The harsh punishment would only serve to castigate the young offenders further.

Die harte Strafe würde nur dazu dienen, die jungen Straftäter weiter zu bestrafen.

They agreed that it was wrong to castigate someone without knowing all the facts.

Sie waren sich einig, dass es falsch ist, jemanden zu bestrafen, ohne alle Fakten zu kennen.

The principal was reluctant to castigate the delinquent student but knew it was necessary.

Der Direktor zögerte, den aufsässigen Schüler zu bestrafen, wusste aber, dass es notwendig war.

I don't accept monks as my students just so I can castigate them for no good reason.

Ich nehme keine Schüler an um sie dann einfach nur ohne guten Grund zu bestrafen.

When I realized that the forum was only a means to an end for you, and how you abused it as a scapegoat in order to castigate me, it shocked and appalled me at first - but then it opened my eyes wide.

Als mir klar wurde, daß das Forum für dich nur ein Mittel zum Zweck war, und wie du es als Sündenbock mißbraucht hast, um mich zu bestrafen, war ich zunächst schockiert und entsetzt - doch dann hat es mir die Augen weit geöffnet.

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