Translation

厳しく非難する / 叱責する / 酷評する

Meaning

Castigate means to criticize or rebuke someone very severely, usually in a formal or public way. It is stronger than criticize and often suggests moral blame. The trap is using it for mild feedback or putting a preposition before the object.

Examples

• 委員会は汚職をめぐって大臣を厳しく非難しました。
  The committee castigated the minister over the corruption scandal.
• 新聞は政府の対応の遅さを酷評しました。
  The newspaper castigated the government for its slow response.