chastise

[chas-tahyz, chas-tahyz]

verb (used with object)

chastised, chastising 

1. to discipline, especially by corporal punishment.

   Synonyms: spank, flog, beat, whip, castigate, punish

2. to criticize severely.

3. Archaic.,  to restrain; chasten.

4. Archaic.,  to refine; purify.

chastise

/ tʃæsˈtaɪz-, tʃæsˈtaɪz, ˈtʃæstɪzmənt /

verb

1. to discipline or punish, esp by beating

2. to scold severely

Other Word Forms

• chastisable adjective
• chastisement noun
• chastiser noun
• nonchastisement noun
• self-chastise verb (used with object)
• self-chastisement noun
• unchastisable adjective
• unchastising adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chastise¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English chastisen, equivalent to chasti(en) “to chasten ” + -s-, of unknown origin + -en infinitive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of chastise¹

C14 chastisen, irregularly from chastien to _chasten

Example Sentences

But Kimmel went on to chastise Carr, showing his social media postings in recent years that gave unequivocal support to the 1st Amendment and condemning the censorship of TV hosts and commentators.

From Los Angeles Times

She chastised her mother for sending money to a stranger, but Ruvalcaba was certain the man she was speaking to was the actor she’d watched on television for so many years.

From Los Angeles Times

Miller often called well into the evening, Dudek said, to chastise him about anything the press had reported that day that had caught the administration off guard.

From Salon

Others described being "Chris-napped", when Brain would drive them around in his car while he chastised them, and then often froze them out for several weeks before getting back in touch.

From BBC

His father both supported his troubled son and chastised his namesake, whose struggles included substance abuse, legal troubles and challenges in making weight for his bouts.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• berate 
• castigate 
• censure 
• flog 
• lash 
• punish 
• upbraid