1
as in criticizer
a person given to harsh judgments and to finding faults
even Broadway's most famously caustic castigator liked the play
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2
as in nemesis
one who inflicts punishment in return for an injury or offense
the principal seems to enjoy his role as the tireless castigator of classroom pranksters
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Noun
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His nemesis Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald) is back too, as is his love interest Virginia (Julie Bowen).—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025 -
The Taylor Sheridan series’ Season 2 finale found Dwight besting his season-long nemesis Cal Thresher (played by guest star Neal McDonough) and then cutting other season-long nemesis Bill Bevilaqua (guest star Frank Grillo) a 50 percent cut of his business for killing New York mafia boss Chickie.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Professors of cultural studies, or history, or the arts, have long seen themselves as critics of institutions, including the universities that employ them.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2025
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The show was a hit, both with both audiences and critics, winning 22 Emmys over the course of its run.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For a character whose flagship show ended seven years ago, the blind lawyer Matt Murdock—better known as the vigilante Daredevil—has maintained a steady presence on Marvel’s roster.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
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This one has Skarsgård as Eddie, a deadbeat but well-meaning dad to Sarah (Ashley Cartwright) and petty thief whose attempt to steal a luxury SUV turns into disaster because its unseen psycho vigilante owner named William (Anthony Hopkins) has rigged it so bad things happen.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Castigator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castigator. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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