chastised

Example Sentences

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The jets are scrambled, we see, but at no time is Russell threatened, or even chastised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

An aggressive questioner, Alexander has been chastised by Trump publicly over news conference questions that made him unhappy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

This is ironic since Buffett has chastised himself for missing Walmart early on.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

The pop band Muna chastised some of their supporters for "spreading falsehoods about us and our loved ones for clout and attention"; while Doja Cat called out "creepy" behaviour from a section of her fanbase.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Jonas remembered, suddenly and grimly, the time in his childhood when he had been chastised for misusing a word.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry