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

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

At the same time, we chastise people for being unhealthy while building — or at least tolerating — a world where unhealthy options aren’t just available; they’re the default.

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2025

Instead, she went out of her way to chastise the majority.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2024

She set Olive on the sidewalk and was about to chastise her further when tears began streaming down the little girl’s face.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs