chastises
- present tense form of chastise (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Yet, as a “cradle Catholic,” he chastises the newly converted Mr. Vance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Judge Xinis' 22-page opinion chastises US officials for claiming that there was little they could do to remedy what they have described as an "administrative error" that led to his deportation.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2025
Her nitpicking boss chastises her for not overloading her uniform with incongruent buttons, or “flair,” insisting she needs to “express herself.”
From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2024
He later jokingly chastises the camera operator for filming the audience instead of him: “Am I that disinteresting to you? You’re filming someone’s husband who’s not even having a good time!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
“Ayesha, be quiet,” her mother chastises, the fear transparent on her face.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
