castigate vs correct

castigate is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
castigate	No	No	Yes	No
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, castigate and correct are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of castigate include chasten, chastise, objurgate.

castigate (adjective)	correct (adjective)
	free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
	correct in opinion or judgment
	socially right or correct
	in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

castigate (verb)	correct (verb)
censure severely	treat a defect
inflict severe punishment on	make right or correct
	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
	censure severely
	fall in value
	punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
	make reparations or amends for
	adjust for