transitive verb to punish or rebuke, as with severe public criticism; chastise.In colonial days, thieves and other law-breakers might be publicly castigated in the town square.The senator was found to be involved…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: immutable
adjective not subject to change; unchanging or unchangeable.The professor had an immutable habit of rubbing his hands together as he lectured. See the full entry
Words of the Week
Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…
WOTD: imbue
transitive verb 1. to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence.The church service imbued us with a new sense of hope.He was imbued with guilt. 2. to infuse…
WOTD: caricature
noun 1. a depiction, in a drawing or verbal description, that deliberately exaggerates or distorts some features of the person or thing represented to produce a comic or grotesque appearance.The actress was…