Definition of CHASTISE

Other Words from chastise

chastisement \ (ˌ)cha-ˈstīz-mənt

also ˈchas-təz- \ noun

chastiser \ (ˌ)cha-ˈstī-zər

\ noun

Choose the Right Synonym for chastise

punish, chastise, castigate, chasten, discipline, correct mean to inflict a penalty on in requital for wrongdoing. punish implies subjecting to a penalty for wrongdoing. punished for stealing chastise may apply to either the infliction of corporal punishment or to verbal censure or denunciation. chastised his son for neglecting his studies castigate usually implies a severe, typically public censure. an editorial castigating the entire city council chasten suggests any affliction or trial that leaves one humbled or subdued. chastened by a landslide election defeat discipline implies a punishing or chastening in order to bring under control. parents must discipline their children correct implies punishing aimed at reforming an offender. the function of prison is to correct the wrongdoer

Examples of chastise in a Sentence

The waiter was chastised for forgetting the customer's order. The coach is always chastising the players for minor mistakes.

Recent Examples on the Web

Comedian Jon Stewart chastised Congress on Tuesday for failing to act quickly to ensure that the September 11 Victims Compensation Fund does not run out of money. — Tara Law, Time, "Jon Stewart, in a Heated Speech, Slammed Congress' 'Disrespect' for 9/11 Victims," 11 June 2019 Instead, Washington wrote to Lawrence’s older brother, George Steptoe, to chastise him for having intervened when Hanson was trying to punish the boy. — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, "How not being a father made George Washington the father of his country," 16 June 2018 The president's tweet earlier this week basically chastising, rebuking Attorney General Sessions for bringing the prosecution on charges of corruption against tow GOP House members. — Fox News, "Pence on impact of anonymous NYT op-ed, Woodward's new book," 9 Sep. 2018 The fact-checkers also had the gall to chastise Sanders and others for ... stating exactly what the Mercatus report found. — Dylan Scott, Vox, "The revealing Medicare-for-all fact-check debate roiling the internet, explained," 23 Aug. 2018 A mile more: of chastising thorns, burs and briers that catch at our clothes; of rusty pine needles brilliant with gaudy fungus and molted feathers. — Danny Heitman, WSJ, "An Ode to Holiday Companionship," 21 Dec. 2018 Commenters both supported and chastised Cole’s actions. — Phil Ferolito, The Seattle Times, "Yakima officer on desk duty amid probe into kicking of teen at fair," 26 Sep. 2018 An enforcer nicknamed The General roams the hallways on the president’s behalf, chastising hotel staff, former hotel employees said. — Joe Parkinson, WSJ, "Can’t Find Cameroon’s President? Try Geneva’s Intercontinental Hotel," 4 Nov. 2018 My ribs can’t expand anymore to hold a secret very few people know, while women who are finally sharing theirs are chastised by the most powerful man on the planet. — Danielle Campoamor, Marie Claire, "You’re Asking Why I Didn’t Report? Why Don’t You Ask Me Why I Regretted It When I Did?," 24 Sep. 2018

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