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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She argued that it’s okay to be single, but then also chastised the audience, “I think we love ourselves a little too much.”
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026
The mum-of-two says some have "bullied" her for her post-baby body or commented on her "saggy tummy", while others have chastised her for being "too skinny".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The action came at the request of Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, who has repeatedly chastised the agency, saying that if it were a public company “regulators would shut them down.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
This is ironic since Buffett has chastised himself for missing Walmart early on.
From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025
He probably chastised one of them for helping the wrong way, so they forgot to come back to his room.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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