- To castigatemeans to inflict a severe punishment on; to chastise
severely. Castigateimplies a harsher punishment than chastise,
which also means to punish severely but can also mean to criticize
harshly. Castigateis therefore more appropriate in the context of
this sentence. - Recalcitrantmeans disobedient; unruly, refusing to obey authority.
- To chastisemeans to punish severely or to criticize harshly. Here,
the context suggests harsh criticism rather than severe punishment. - Turpitudemeans wickedness. It also means a corrupt or depraved
act. - A reprieveis a postponement or cancellation of punishment,
especially of the death sentence. It can also mean temporary relief
from danger or discomfort. - A miscreantis a villain, criminal, or evil person.
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