1
as in scolded
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
a cold, distant father who rarely paid attention to his children except to chastise them
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as in punished
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
the division of opinion regarding the appropriate way to chastise juvenile perpetrators of adult crimes
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Recent Examples of chastised
The more Wyeth looked at the reference photo, the more the boy’s gaze chastised him.
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Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Duly chastised, Lee tries a less direct route.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
After no immediate response, the controller chastised the pilots again.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Media critics in the US have similarly chastised American companies like Disney for caving to Trump’s desires, most pointedly through legal settlements.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Kelley is chastised and eventually replaced by Gustave Gilbert (Colin Hanks), a rival psychologist with a different take, one that opposes Kelley’s more humanistic approach in defining the horrors of that time.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
He was chastised, mocked, and even beaten with stones for his family’s antislavery views, until finally his parents pulled him from school and found a private tutor whose curriculum accorded with their own beliefs.
—Chandler Fritz, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Her biological father chastised her.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Healey also chastised the company for failing to return her phone calls.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Duly chastised, Lee tries a less direct route.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
After no immediate response, the controller chastised the pilots again.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Media critics in the US have similarly chastised American companies like Disney for caving to Trump’s desires, most pointedly through legal settlements.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Kelley is chastised and eventually replaced by Gustave Gilbert (Colin Hanks), a rival psychologist with a different take, one that opposes Kelley’s more humanistic approach in defining the horrors of that time.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
He was chastised, mocked, and even beaten with stones for his family’s antislavery views, until finally his parents pulled him from school and found a private tutor whose curriculum accorded with their own beliefs.
—Chandler Fritz, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Her biological father chastised her.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Healey also chastised the company for failing to return her phone calls.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chastised
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The Royal Dutch Medical Association scolded the psychiatrists, and prosecutors declined to act.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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In 2013, then-President Barack Obama penned a thank-you letter to federal employees for their service and scolded Congress for failing to approve a spending plan, without placing blame.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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Rossi protested his innocence and claimed he was punished so strictly because of his prominent role in Italian football, to make an example.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Pickens' antics were on full display in Dallas’ 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders last week, and the NFL has punished him accordingly.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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More than a few times in that TV role, Long booked Punk in various matches, reprimanded him for on-television actions, or set up stipulations for his matches against opponents.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Parents’ ongoing protest of teacher removal Rupert has received an outpouring of support since she was reprimanded and transferred to Isador Cohen Elementary for pulling up old carpet in her classroom.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Cheen also lectured on the music industry across Asia and Australia.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
21 Oct. 2025
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Augusta was a devout Christian who often lectured the Bible to her sons and blamed alcohol and women for the evils of the world, per the outlet.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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CEOs and experts have criticized universities for failing to keep up with the times; now that AI is here to stay, students had better be prepared to leverage it in their roles.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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In recent months, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has repeatedly criticized Tucker Carlson.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Chastised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chastised. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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