chastise

verb
UK: /tʃæˈstaɪz/
US: /tʃæˈstaɪz/

  1. To criticize someone severely for doing something wrong.

    1. My parents chastise me when I'm late.
    2. The teacher had to chastise the students for not paying attention during the lesson.

  2. To punish or scold someone, often physically, especially in the past.

    1. He was chastised for his bad behavior.
    2. In earlier times, children were often chastised physically for disobedience.

Synonyms

reprimand rebuke scold punish admonish reproach
chastise transitive-verb

  1. To inflict suffering on for purposes of moral improvement; to correct or purify.

    1. The coach used training to chastise his players.
    2. Some believe suffering can chastise the soul, leading to spiritual growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chastise" in English means: To criticize someone severely for doing something wrong., To punish or scold someone, often physically, especially in the past..

The phonetic transcription of "chastise" is /tʃæˈstaɪz/ in British English and /tʃæˈstaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chastise": reprimand, rebuke, scold, punish, admonish, reproach.

Example usage of "chastise": "My parents chastise me when I'm late.". More examples on the page.