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Chastise: meaning, definitions and examples

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chastise

 

[ ˈtʃæstaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,311, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.