fustigate
/ˈfʌstɪˌɡeɪt/
verb
- To criticize or attack someone or something harshly, especially in writing or speech.
- Critics fustigated the film for its weak plot and poor acting.
- She fustigated her opponent's arguments during the debate.
- The editorial fustigated the government's new policy on education.
- To beat or strike with a stick or club (archaic, but still understood).
- The guard threatened to fustigate anyone who tried to escape.
- The old law allowed a teacher to fustigate unruly students.
- In ancient times, a master might fustigate a disobedient servant.
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