Spanish Conversation · Level 111
59 words
Spanish word
fustigar
Pronunciation
IPA/fustiˈɣaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcriticize
Example
Los críticos fustigaron la película por su violencia.
The critics criticized the film for its violence.
More examples
En las redes sociales, muchos usuarios fustigaron al político por sus comentarios.
On social media, many users criticized the politician for his comments.
Core concept
A sharp verbal lash that shames or punishes someone's conduct.
Common phrases
fustigar a un político
criticize a politician
fustigar a la prensa
criticize the press
Similar words
criticar: Points out faults in an action or work and criticizes those flaws.
reprender: Scolds a person verbally to admonish improper or inappropriate behavior.
reprochar: Expresses displeasure by calling attention to someone's mistakes or failures.
Definition in Spanish
Reprochar con severidad a alguien, a veces con intención de humillar o castigar moralmente.
Word origin
From medieval Latin fustigare, ultimately from Latin fustis 'stick', where the literal act of striking becomes a figurative act of severe moral rebuke.
Usage tips
- Used often in formal criticism and rhetoric to convey moral condemnation, so it feels stronger and more humiliating than criticar in everyday conversation.