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Meaning of Chastise
According to Merriam-Webster, "chastise" means to punish or criticize (someone) severely, or to make (someone) feel sorry for something they have done.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "chastise" as to punish or reprimand someone, often in a severe or stern manner, or to make someone feel ashamed or sorry for something.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "chastise" as to criticize or punish someone severely for something they have done wrong.
Example Uses
- The teacher had to chastise the student for talking back to her in class.
- The company was chastised by the government for its poor environmental record.
- The parent chastised the child for drawing on the wall, taking away their favorite toy as punishment.
- The newspaper chastised the politician for their handling of the crisis, calling for their resignation.