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Definition of Chastisement
1. Noun. Verbal punishment.
Generic synonyms: Penalisation, Penalization, Penalty, Punishment
Derivative terms: Castigate, Castigate, Chastise
2. Noun. A rebuke for making a mistake.
Generic synonyms: Rebuke, Reprehension, Reprimand, Reproof, Reproval
Derivative terms: Chastise
Definition of Chastisement
1. n. The act of chastising; pain inflicted for punishment and correction; discipline; punishment.
Definition of Chastisement
1. Noun. The act of chastising. ¹
2. Noun. A rebuke. ¹
3. Noun. A punishment. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Chastisement
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chastisement
Literary usage of Chastisement
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Treatise on the Right of Personal Liberty: And on the Writ of Habeas by Rollin Carlos Hurd, Frank Hunt Hurd (1876)
"He may and should in proper cases inflict moderate chastisement. He may impose
such temporary confinement as may be necessary to secure obedience to his ..."
2. A Treatise on the Law of Domestic Relations: Embracing Husband and Wife by James Schouler, Arthur Walker Blakemore (1921)
"Right of chastisement and Correction. Though either spouse may be the more
dangerous companion, because of greater physique, daring, recklessness, ..."
3. The Confessions of St. Augustine by Augustine, Edward Bouverie Pusey, William Benham (1909)
"CHAPTER LII That a man ought not to reckon himself worthy of consolation, but
more worthy of chastisement 0 LORD, I am not worthy of Thy consolation, ..."
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