chastised

American

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

adjective

disciplined, especially by corporal punishment.

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

verb

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

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The jets are scrambled, we see, but at no time is Russell threatened, or even chastised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

An aggressive questioner, Alexander has been chastised by Trump publicly over news conference questions that made him unhappy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

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 • Nov. 21, 2025

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 • Nov. 11, 2025

Baby Kochamma lowered her eyes like a chastised child.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

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