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chastise Definition and Meaning in English (chastise definition)

verb
Synonyms:rebukereprimandscold
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Chastise definition: To rebuke or reprimand someone severely, often with the intention of improving their behavior.

Definitions of Chastise

  1. 1verb

    To rebuke or reprimand someone severely, often with the intention of improving their behavior.

Example Sentences

formal

“The teacher chastised the student for cheating on the exam.”

casual

“She was chastised by her parents for her rude behavior at the dinner table.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensechastised
present participlechastising
nounchastisement
agent nounchastiser

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Chastise definition: To rebuke or reprimand someone severely, often with the intention of improving their behavior.
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'Chastise' translates to 'chastise' in English. Chastise definition: To rebuke or reprimand someone severely, often with the intention of improving their behavior.
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