castigator
- noun
- /ˈkæstɪɡeɪtər/
- Formal
- The castigator of the team was known for his harsh critiques.
Examples
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He became a feared castigator in the classroom, never letting mistakes go unnoticed.
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The strict castigator pointed out every error in the team's performance.
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As a well-known castigator of government policies, she often appeared in the media.
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He acted as a castigator during the meeting.
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The teacher was known as a castigator for her strict discipline and high standards.
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As a castigator of poor behavior, the coach never hesitated to call out his players when they slacked off.
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In her role as the school's castigator, she often highlighted the importance of integrity and respect.
Synonyms
A person who says bad things about someone or something to make them seem less good
A person who treats others cruelly because of their race, religion, or beliefs over a long time
A person who makes someone suffer for doing something wrong
A person who treats others as unimportant by words or looks
A person who attacks someone strongly in speech or writing
A person who says mean things about someone, often publicly
A person who says that people or things are bad
A person who points out others' faults to make them feel bad or embarrassed
A person who scolds others strongly
A person who criticizes someone strongly for their behavior
A person, action, or thing that damages the main parts of something
A person who officially whips people as punishment
A person or thing that punishes people for wrong actions
A person who keeps criticizing someone very harshly, often in public
A person who says or writes false, hurtful things about someone
A person who says false things to damage someone's reputation
A person who reports someone for doing something wrong
A person who strongly criticizes someone or something
A person who unfairly says bad things about someone to make them seem unimportant
A person who publicly criticizes someone or something
A person who often points out faults and blames others
A person who tells someone they did something wrong
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Etymology
Castigator comes from the old Latin root castig-, which means 'to correct' or 'to punish' and is the same root behind the English word chastise. So, a castigator is someone who strongly criticizes or punishes, often to try to correct faults.