Castigation(noun)
The act of severely criticizing or punishing someone.
Hindi meaning:कड़ी फटकार, कठोर दंड
Synonyms: Reprimand, Rebuke, Chastisement, Censure
Antonyms: Praise, Approval, Commendation, Reward
Example: The teacher's castigation of the dishonest student set an example for the whole class.
Trick to remember: Casti-gation — cast kar do bahar! Matlab — punish karke bahar nikalna!
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