chastisement

[ chas-tiz-muhnt, chas-tahyz- ]
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noun
  1. severe criticism; a rebuke or strong reprimand.

  2. corporal punishment; a beating.

Origin of chastisement

1
First recorded in 1275–1325; chastise + -ment

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