castigate
US /ˈkæs.tə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈkæs.tə.ɡeɪt/

1.
berispen, streng bekritiseren
reprimand severely
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The judge castigated the lawyer for his unprofessional behavior.
De rechter berispte de advocaat streng voor zijn onprofessionele gedrag.
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The coach castigated his team for their poor performance.
De coach berispte zijn team streng voor hun slechte prestaties.