Chastising: meaning, definitions and examples

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chastising

[ ˈtʃæs.taɪz ]

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parenting

To scold or reprimand someone for their behavior.

Synonyms

rebuke, reprimand, scold

Examples of usage

She was chastising her children for not cleaning their room.
The teacher chastised the students for talking during the exam.

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formal

To criticize or reprove someone for their actions.

Synonyms

criticize, reprimand, reprove

Examples of usage

The boss chastised the employee for being late to work.
The article chastised the government for their lack of action.

Translations

Translations of the word "chastising" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repreender

🇮🇳 डांटना

🇩🇪 tadeln

🇮🇩 menegur

🇺🇦 докоряти

🇵🇱 ganić

🇯🇵 叱る

🇫🇷 réprimander

🇪🇸 reprender

🇹🇷 azarlamak

🇰🇷 꾸짖다

🇸🇦 توبيخ

🇨🇿 kárat

🇸🇰 pokarhať

🇨🇳 责备

🇸🇮 grajati

🇮🇸 ávíta

🇰🇿 жазалау

🇬🇪 გაკიცხვა

🇦🇿 danlamaq

🇲🇽 reprender

Word origin

The word 'chastising' originates from the Middle English word 'chastisen', which comes from the Old French 'chastier', meaning 'to punish'. The concept of chastisement has been present in various cultures throughout history, often as a means of maintaining discipline and order within society.