chastised

American  

[chas-tahyzd, chas-tahyzd] / tʃæsˈtaɪzd, ˈtʃæs taɪzd /

adjective

1. disciplined, especially by corporal punishment.

   The government official was forced to explain his position like a chastised schoolboy.

2. severely criticized, especially publicly.

   Accused by the judge of influencing the jury with so many sad stories, the chastised lawyer hurried through the rest of his remarks.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of chastise.

Other Word Forms

• unchastised
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of chastised

chastise ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Chastised for its ethical failings, the university returned nearly $230,000 to commercial sponsors.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2018

Chastised by the media, harangued and taunted by the political opposition, the government was now in danger of losing the support of the middle class.

From Newsweek • Jun. 12, 2011

Chastised, the press now ventures only mild jabs at the junta and completely avoids direct criticism of Pak.*

From Time Magazine Archive

The word chastised is similarly used by Cowley: "From Saul his growth, and manly strength he took, Chastised by bright Ahinoam's gentler look."

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 111, December 13, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various

"Chastised, Monsieur!" said d'Artagnan, "the expression is strong."

From The Three Musketeers by Dumas père, Alexandre

Related Words

• chastened
• dismissed
• imprisoned
• penalized