Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chastise
verb
/ˈʧæsˌtaɪz/
Definition
To reprimand or scold someone sharply.
Examples
- He was chastised for being late to the meeting.
- The teacher chastised the students for talking during the lesson.
- After his reckless behavior, he expected to be chastised by his parents.
Meaning
Chastising someone means to criticize them for their actions, often in a harsh manner.
Synonyms
- Reprimand
- Rebuke
- Scold
- Admonish
- Censure
