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Definition of Chastise
1. Verb. Censure severely. "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
Exact synonyms: Castigate, Chasten, Correct, Objurgate
Specialized synonyms: Flame
Generic synonyms: Bawl Out, Berate, Call Down, Call On The Carpet, Chew Out, Chew Up, Chide, Dress Down, Have Words, Jaw, Lambast, Lambaste, Lecture, Rag, Rebuke, Remonstrate, Reprimand, Reproof, Scold, Take To Task, Trounce
Derivative terms: Castigation, Castigation, Chastisement, Chastisement, Corrective, Objurgation
Specialized synonyms: Flame
Generic synonyms: Bawl Out, Berate, Call Down, Call On The Carpet, Chew Out, Chew Up, Chide, Dress Down, Have Words, Jaw, Lambast, Lambaste, Lecture, Rag, Rebuke, Remonstrate, Reprimand, Reproof, Scold, Take To Task, Trounce
Derivative terms: Castigation, Castigation, Chastisement, Chastisement, Corrective, Objurgation
Definition of Chastise
1. v. t. To inflict pain upon, by means of stripes, or in any other manner, for the purpose of punishment or reformation; to punish, as with stripes.
Definition of Chastise
1. to discipline by punishment [v -TISED, -TISING, -TISES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chastise
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