castig- root words — words with the castig- root

The root castig- comes from Latin castigo, meaning to correct, chasten. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including castigation. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the castig- root

Explore words with castig- — words containing the castig- root and sharing its sense of "to correct, chasten". Examples include castigation. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does castig- mean?

The castig- root means to correct, chasten, from Latin castigo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.