chastise
verb (used with object)
to discipline, especially by corporal punishment.
chastising
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present participleof chastise.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A relentless campaigner, he maintains a near-constant presence on pro-government television channels, embracing locals in tiny rural villages and chastising his critics during lengthy news conferences.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
It invoked “The Godfather” in a 51-page presentation chastising Warner for sticking with the Netflix deal, writing, “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse,” on a page about Paramount’s competing bid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
"This is not about chastising any artist at a different point in their career on how much they're charging for their tickets," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025
Part of the issue is that kindness has, in the community’s time of crisis, been deemed “inappropriate” — the word Principal Marcus uses when chastising Justine for driving a stranded kid home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2025
There was fire in Daddy’s eyes, but once again Grandma looked at him and he backed down; the three of them cowered like children before a chastising parent.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
