Chastise: meaning, definitions and examples
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chastise
[ ˈtʃæstaɪz ]
in a formal setting
To scold or reprimand someone, typically in a formal or serious manner.
Synonyms
berate, lecture, rebuke, reprimand, reprove
Examples of usage
- He chastised his employees for their lack of professionalism.
- The teacher chastised the student for being late to class.
- The manager chastised the team for not meeting their targets.
informal setting
To criticize or express disapproval of someone's behavior or actions.
Synonyms
censure, condemn, criticize, scold, upbraid
Examples of usage
- She chastised him for his careless attitude towards safety.
- The public chastised the politician for his controversial remarks.
- I don't appreciate being chastised for my choices.
Translations
Translations of the word "chastise" in other languages:
🇵🇹 castigar
🇮🇳 दंड देना
🇩🇪 züchtigen
🇮🇩 menghukum
🇺🇦 карати
🇵🇱 karać
🇯🇵 罰する (ばっする)
🇫🇷 châtier
🇪🇸 castigar
🇹🇷 cezalandırmak
🇰🇷 벌하다
🇸🇦 يعاقب
🇨🇿 trestat
🇸🇰 trestať
🇨🇳 惩罚 (chéngfá)
🇸🇮 kaznovati
🇮🇸 refsa
🇰🇿 жазалау
🇬🇪 სასჯელი
🇦🇿 cəza vermək
🇲🇽 castigar
Word origin
The word 'chastise' originated from Middle English 'chastisen', from Old French 'chastier', from Latin 'castigare' meaning 'to correct, to chasten'. The concept of chastising has been present in various cultures and religions as a form of discipline or correction to encourage better behavior.