English dictionary
castigatory
/'k/&/st/@/g/@/,t/oU/r/i/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Punitive in order to amendment; corrective.
Source: webster1913
noun
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An instrument formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds; -- called also a <i>ducking stool</i>, or <i>trebucket</i>.
Source: webster1913