castigator

noun

Definition of castigatornext
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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  1. nemesis
  2. critic
  3. vigilante
Noun
  • Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Iran has been one of Russia’s few staunch allies throughout the war against Ukraine, but Tehran now faces the strain of indirectly fighting its nemesis Israel on two fronts.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Khaleda Zia, leader of the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Hasina’s longtime nemesis, was released from house arrest, and a ban was rescinded on Bangladesh’s main Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami.
    Charlie Campbell, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of nemesis
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  • The question is puzzling scientists and slowing down regulatory action, critics say.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Her critics rebuked her for that even in the final hours of Election Day.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of critic
Noun
  • And now, as Trump prepares to take office in January, Foley isn’t the only one in this space who sees a place for vigilantes on the border.
    Tess Owen, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Ranchers, Border Patrol officers, vigilantes and even migrants themselves believe that Donald Trump’s second presidency is bringing a crackdown.
    David Culver, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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