Castigation (noun)

Punishment or criticism inflicted as a means of correcting or improving behavior or performance.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "castigare", meaning "to correct or punish".

Examples:

1. The castigation was a result of his repeated failure to follow company procedures.
2. The teacher gave the student a severe castigation for cheating on the exam.
3. The writer received harsh castigation from the critics for her latest book.
4. The CEO received a public castigation from the board of directors for his poor management decisions.
5. The athlete was subjected to a media castigation after failing a drug test.