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chastise

[chas-tahyz, chas-tahyz] / tʃæsˈtaɪz, ˈtʃæs taɪz /
VERB
scold, discipline
Synonyms
STRONGEST
berate castigate censure flog lash punish upbraid
STRONG
baste beat chasten correct pummel ream scourge spank thrash whip
WEAK
chew out climb all over ferule lay into lean on skelp slap down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
compliment laud praise
STRONG
aid assist guard help lose protect surrender
WEAK
cheer comfort encourage forgive inspirit promote

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 media critic side of me wants to chastise Jarecki for prioritizing entertainment value over strictly ordered journalism.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 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 has been involved with several failed efforts to chastise Santos.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2023

The woman did it anyway, and Mom decided it was her job to chastise the woman in front of everyone.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman