chastises; chastised; chastising
formal
: to criticize (someone) harshly for doing something wrong
The waiter was chastised for forgetting the customer's order.
The coach is always chastising the players for minor mistakes.
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“Chastise.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/chastise. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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