chastise
verb | /chastise/
to rebuke or reprimand severely; to criticize harshly
chastise
verb | /chastise/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMto rebuke or reprimand severely; to criticize harshly
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"The coach chastised the team after the sloppy performance."
"She chastised him for missing the obvious error."
Mnemonic Trick
CHASTISE → CHASTEN + -ISE: to chasten harshly — severe rebuke.
Etymology
From Old French chastier, from Latin castigare “to correct.”
Used for severe verbal reprimand or punishment.
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