Meaning & use

chastise

verb·Advanced

To express strong disapproval of someone or something, typically through sharp criticism or scolding.

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The coach chastised the team for their lack of effort in the second half.

She chastised herself for forgetting such an important deadline.

A note on using this word

Chastise is somewhat formal or literary and often implies a stern, moral tone rather than casual criticism.

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