chastise

3 definitions • 5 examples

to criticize someone severely:

Charity organizations have chastised the government for not doing enough to prevent the latest famine in Africa.

She has been chastised by critics who say that children will never learn to recognize and enjoy vegetables if they are disguised.

to punish someone, especially by hitting them:

Some family campaigners believe in the right to physically chastise children.

Fearful that he will be chastised by gangs, the boy has agreed to speak providing his identity is hidden.

to punish or criticize someone strongly:

Economists like to chastise the public for not saving.