chastise
verb (used with object)
to discipline, especially by corporal punishment.
chastises
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present tense formof chastise (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
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
And that can make for a harsh internal voice that belittles and chastises us.
From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
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
I hear the fear in my dad’s voice when he chastises me.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
