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

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

The way she would chastise him for his dangerous driving but never actually felt unsafe in the car with him?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2024

He waited for his father to chastise Lily.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry