chastised
Americanadjective
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disciplined, especially by corporal punishment.
The government official was forced to explain his position like a chastised schoolboy.
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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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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
"Chastised, Monsieur!" said d'Artagnan, "the expression is strong."
From The Three Musketeers by Dumas père, Alexandre
The hues of bliss more brightly glow, Chastised by sabler tints of woe.
From Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature by Bartlett, John
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