chastise

Pete and Viv chastise Corey about his wayward ways—for example, his failure to show up at their mother’s funeral.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2025

Before the denouement came one more opportunity to chastise the Australians, one more chance to be at the centre of a red-hot Ashes tussle.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 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

Then I’d chastise myself for playing the victim, when really, I’d always been so fortunate.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

Yet, as a “cradle Catholic,” he chastises the newly converted Mr. Vance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

Judge Xinis' 22-page opinion chastises US officials for claiming that there was little they could do to remedy what they have described as an "administrative error" that led to his deportation.

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2025

Her nitpicking boss chastises her for not overloading her uniform with incongruent buttons, or “flair,” insisting she needs to “express herself.”

From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2024

When Seydou tells his mother that he plans to go abroad, she chastises him — worry radiates off her like a fever — and he quickly backs off.

From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2024

“Ayesha, be quiet,” her mother chastises, the fear transparent on her face.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

But their statements did not assuage Caproni, who chastised them for refusing to admit their crimes.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

No one likes to be chastised for their choices, especially at a vulnerable moment.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

After a summer of Gen Z discontent, political workers and members of the public chastised women for violating social norms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

She argued that it’s okay to be single, but then also chastised the audience, “I think we love ourselves a little too much.”

From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026

He probably chastised one of them for helping the wrong way, so they forgot to come back to his room.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

A relentless campaigner, he maintains a near-constant presence on pro-government television channels, embracing locals in tiny rural villages and chastising his critics during lengthy news conferences.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

And I mean, 50/50, Roy!” said Arturo, playfully chastising his younger brother.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026

It invoked “The Godfather” in a 51-page presentation chastising Warner for sticking with the Netflix deal, writing, “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse,” on a page about Paramount’s competing bid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026

"This is not about chastising any artist at a different point in their career on how much they're charging for their tickets," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025

His patience and his wisdom in chastising me would always humble me from head to foot.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey