1. criticizing or attacking someone harshly in words; scolding severely
Usage: present participle of fustigate; formal or literary

Examples

• The critic was fustigating the author's latest novel for its weak plot and shallow characters.
• She spent the meeting fustigating the team for missing the deadline.
• The editorial was fustigating government officials for their lack of transparency.
• He had a habit of fustigating anyone who disagreed with him.
• The teacher was fustigating the students for their poor test performance.