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Chastised: meaning, definitions and examples

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chastised

 

[ ˈtʃæs.taɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

disciplinary action

To chastise means to scold or reprimand someone harshly. It often involves expressing disapproval of someone's actions or behavior. This action can be both verbal and physical, but in contemporary usage, it most frequently refers to verbal reprimands. The term carries a connotation of correcting or instilling discipline through punishment or correction.

Synonyms

correct, punish, rebuke, reprimand, scold

Examples of usage

  • The teacher chastised the students for their disruptive behavior.
  • She felt unfairly chastised for a minor mistake.
  • He chastised himself for not studying harder before the exam.

Translations

Translations of the word "chastised" in other languages:

🇵🇹 castigado

🇮🇳 डांटना

🇩🇪 bestraft

🇮🇩 dihukum

🇺🇦 покараний

🇵🇱 ukarany

🇯🇵 罰せられた

🇫🇷 châtié

🇪🇸 castigado

🇹🇷 cezalandırılmış

🇰🇷 처벌받은

🇸🇦 معاقب

🇨🇿 potrestan

🇸🇰 potrestaný

🇨🇳 惩罚

🇸🇮 kaznovan

🇮🇸 refsaður

🇰🇿 жазаланған

🇬🇪 სჯიან

🇦🇿 cəzalandırılmış

🇲🇽 castigado

Word origin

The word 'chastise' comes from the Latin term 'castigare', which means 'to punish or correct'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century. Initially, it referenced physical punishment, but over time its meaning has shifted primarily to describe verbal reprimands. The root 'castigo' in Latin also implies discipline and correction, highlighting the word's association with authority and moral instruction. The evolution of 'chastise' reflects broader cultural changes in attitudes toward punishment, emphasizing correction over physical chastisement. As societies progressed, the term became more about moral and ethical correction rather than physical infliction of pain.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,696, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.