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Chastise as a Verb
Definitions of "Chastise" as a verb
Synonyms of "Chastise" as a verb (22 Words)
Usage Examples of "Chastise" as a verb
Associations of "Chastise" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Chastise” are: castigate, chasten, correct, objurgate, scold, upbraid, berate, reprimand, reprove, rebuke, admonish, chide, censure, lambast, lecture, criticize, pull up, take to task, haul over the coals, bring to book, punish, discipline

Chastise as a Verb

Definitions of "Chastise" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “chastise” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Censure severely.
Punish, especially by beating.
Rebuke or reprimand severely.

Synonyms of "Chastise" as a verb (22 Words)

admonish	Admonish or counsel in terms of someone s behavior. She admonished him to drink no more than one glass of wine.
berate	Censure severely or angrily. She berated herself for being fickle.
bring to book	Bestow a quality on.
castigate	Censure severely. He was castigated for not setting a good example.
censure	Express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement. Shareholders censured the bank for its extravagance.
chasten	Correct by punishment or discipline. The director was somewhat chastened by his recent flops.
chide	Censure severely or angrily. She chided him for not replying to her letters.
correct	Make right or correct. The Council issued a statement correcting some points in the press reports.
criticize	Form and express a judgement of (a literary or artistic work. Technicians were criticized for defective workmanship.
discipline	Develop (children’s) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control. Parents must discipline* their children.*
haul over the coals	Transport in a vehicle.
lambast	Criticize (someone or something) harshly. They lambasted the report as a gross distortion of the truth.
lecture	Give a lecture to a class or other audience. I do not wish to be lectured about smoking.
objurgate	Express strong disapproval of. The old man objurgated his son.
pull up	Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation.
punish	Impose a penalty on inflict punishment on. A rise in prescription charges would punish* the poor.*
rebuke	Censure severely or angrily. The judge publicly rebuked the jury.
reprimand	Address a reprimand to. Officials were reprimanded for poor work.
reprove	Reprimand (someone. He was reproved for obscenity.
scold	Remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily. He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong.
take to task	Experience or feel or submit to.
upbraid	Express criticism towards. He was upbraided for his slovenly appearance.

Usage Examples of "Chastise" as a verb

He chastised his colleagues for their laziness.
She chastised him for his insensitive remarks.
The General cruelly chastised them with a whip.

Associations of "Chastise" (30 Words)

accusation	The action or process of accusing someone. Accusations of bribery.
accuse	Bring an accusation against; level a charge against. He was accused of murdering his wife s lover.
angrily	In a manner resulting from or betraying anger. The sky was black and thundered angrily.
beat	The act of beating to windward sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing. The boat beat* in the strong wind.*
berate	Censure severely or angrily. She berated herself for being fickle.
bluntly	In a blunt direct manner. A colleague bluntly* told him that he had no business asking for the status report.*
castigate	Inflict severe punishment on. He was castigated for not setting a good example.
castigation	Verbal punishment.
censure	Harsh criticism or disapproval. Shareholders censured the bank for its extravagance.
chasten	Censure severely. The director was somewhat chastened by his recent flops.
chide	Censure severely or angrily. Now now he chided.
conquer	Overcome by conquest. He conquered Cyprus.
errant	Erring or straying from the accepted course or standards. Errant youngsters.
impeach	Charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office. There is no desire to impeach* the privileges of the House of Commons.*
incrimination	An accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed. His incrimination* was based on my testimony.*
overpower	Be too intense for; overwhelm. He overpowered the two men and frogmarched them to the police station.
penalty	The disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition. Neglected his health and paid the penalty.
punish	Impose a penalty on inflict punishment on. We had to punish* the dog for soiling the floor again.*
rebuke	An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism. He hadn t meant it as a rebuke* but Neil flinched.*
recrimination	Mutual accusations. There are no tears no recriminations.
reprimand	Address a reprimand to. The golfer received a reprimand* for a breach of rules.*
reproach	In the Roman Catholic Church a set of antiphons and responses for Good Friday representing the reproaches of Christ to his people. He brought reproach* upon his family.*
reproof	Take to task. She welcomed him with a mild reproof* for leaving her alone.*
reprove	Take to task. He was reproved for obscenity.
retort	Answer back. No need to be rude retorted Isabel.
scold	Show one’s unhappiness or critical attitude. The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger s car.
subdue	Put down by force or intimidation. She managed to subdue* an instinct to applaud.*
transcend	Be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere. He doubts that he will ever transcend* Shakespeare.*
upbraid	Find fault with (someone); scold. He was upbraided for his slovenly appearance.
verbally	Using spoken rather than written communication; orally. She claimed to have been verbally* abused.*