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

Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, strutting to victory after the beauty pageant's host had publicly chastised her, among several dramatic missteps in the run-up to the final stage.

From Barron's

I feel like I’m being chastised by Ma for not wanting to join a million clubs at school.

From Literature

The pop band Muna chastised some of their supporters for "spreading falsehoods about us and our loved ones for clout and attention"; while Doja Cat called out "creepy" behaviour from a section of her fanbase.

From BBC

“I think everybody deserves to know what is happening in their community and to be able to voice their concern, and shouldn’t be chastised or villainized for having a response or a fear.”

From Los Angeles Times

He chastised government and business leaders for short-term thinking, instead of planning for the long-term threat of a warming planet.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• chastened
• dismissed
• imprisoned
• penalized