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 Kimmel went on to chastise Carr, showing his social media postings in recent years that gave unequivocal support to the 1st Amendment and condemning the censorship of TV hosts and commentators.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2025

They would think him inconsiderate and they would plan to chastise him, later.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry

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

But when a podcast listener chastises Harris for finding the Will Smith movie “King Richard” middling, she roars back.

From New York Times ● Jun. 12, 2023

Ama chastises, throwing an accusing finger toward Benefo.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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

To this the Wayflnder made answer briefly: “Thus you shall send him, then. And show more grace in your obedience, or be chastised by Zeus.”

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

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

The leader has also openly expressed anger at the slow pace of some projects, chastising lazy officials and even firing his vice premier in public for alleged incompetence last week.

From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 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

There was fire in Daddy’s eyes, but once again Grandma looked at him and he backed down; the three of them cowered like children before a chastising parent.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals