chastised

Example Sentences

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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

The mum-of-two says some have "bullied" her for her post-baby body or commented on her "saggy tummy", while others have chastised her for being "too skinny".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

We passed a man who promptly chastised me: “The lady should always walk on the inside.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The action came at the request of Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, who has repeatedly chastised the agency, saying that if it were a public company “regulators would shut them down.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

If they complain often enough, someone far below them in wealth and influence may be chastised or even fired.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich