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
TiVo is often chastised for being surreptitious about its data collection practices and its failure to provide a clear privacy policy.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
During a July 31, 2023, jury trial, prosecutors argued Pino was rightly concerned that Hollis was a threat to him and his family, and chastised Hollis for not being grateful to Pino for putting his life on the line to save hers.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, the World Health Organization issued a statement that chastised the involved parties.
—Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Harding’s caucus often has chastised Democrats for not adhering strictly to state budget limitations.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
At a staff meeting, Altman chastised employees who raised concerns.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Some people have been praised for their use, while others have been chastised.
—Moriah Humiston, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, Hegseth chastised other countries, making a veiled reference to Britain in particular, for not doing more.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Jets owner Woody Johnson even chastised Fields for his poor play after the team began the season 0-7.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
During a July 31, 2023, jury trial, prosecutors argued Pino was rightly concerned that Hollis was a threat to him and his family, and chastised Hollis for not being grateful to Pino for putting his life on the line to save hers.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, the World Health Organization issued a statement that chastised the involved parties.
—Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Harding’s caucus often has chastised Democrats for not adhering strictly to state budget limitations.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
At a staff meeting, Altman chastised employees who raised concerns.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Some people have been praised for their use, while others have been chastised.
—Moriah Humiston, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, Hegseth chastised other countries, making a veiled reference to Britain in particular, for not doing more.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Jets owner Woody Johnson even chastised Fields for his poor play after the team began the season 0-7.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chastised
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Katie Porter scolded, Tom Steyer channeled Bernie.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The victim said he was singled out for laughing, scolded, and told to continue reading before being ordered into the hallway.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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Europe has for years tried to isolate the Russian leader and punished his country with international sanctions.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Card policy is supposed to be enforced by the city finance director and lapses are to be punished by cancelation of card access.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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More than five weeks later, the suit states, the city manager reprimanded Kennedy.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Years ago, a Saudi royal court official reprimanded me for describing the kingdom as a land of conditional opportunity.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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For years, states such as New York and California have been run by politicians who seem to believe prosperity is permanent — an endless resource to be taxed a little more, regulated a little harder and lectured a little longer.—
Larry Clifton,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ratmoko is also a photographer, writer, and scholar who has lectured on intercultural communication schools including Yale University and the University of Zurich.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Other candidates have criticized her and expressed their support for LGBTQ+ students — Rendon perhaps most pointedly.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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Owens, who has frequently criticized Hunter Biden and his family over his business dealings, drug addiction, and the controversy surrounding his laptop, previewed a wide-ranging discussion touching on addiction, politics, faith, and Washington’s political culture.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
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“Chastised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chastised. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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