Present participle of castigate; the act of severely criticizing or harshly reprimanding someone.
From Latin castigare with the -ing suffix creating the present participle form.
The -ing form emphasizes the ongoing nature of the criticism, suggesting repeated or continuous rebuke rather than a single moment of correction—like 'they keep castigating him' implies a pattern of harsh judgment.
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