Castigaters

/ˈkæstɪɡeɪtərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of castigator; multiple people who punish or severely criticize others.

Etymology

The regular English plural of castigator, adding -s to the singular form. The word itself traces to Latin castigare.

Kelly Says

The existence of this word suggests there were enough castigators in medieval and early modern times that people needed a plural form—monasteries and strict institutions had whole hierarchies of stern disciplinarians!

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