chastise

Example Sentences

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Critics of gold use this fact to chastise the proponents of a return to a gold-backed dollar.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

The strike comes as other unions have begun to publicly chastise the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025

But in their darkest hour, when the most odious contestant seems inevitable, the Cady of the conclave asserts his presence to chastise his fellow cardinals for their pettiness.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2024

Jeremy Stahl: She really does seem to chastise the progressive justices.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2024

“Don’t chastise me. I won’t let you do that.”

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison