chastised

[US]/ˈtʃæsˌtaɪzd/
[UK]/ˈtʃæstˌaɪzd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to reprimand or punish someone severely, especially physically

Phrases & Collocations

chastised for mistakes

chastised by parents

chastised in public

chastised for behavior

chastised by teacher

chastised for actions

chastised at work

chastised for lateness

chastised by peers

chastised for rudeness

Example Sentences

the teacher chastised the student for being late.

she felt chastised after her friend pointed out her mistake.

the manager chastised the team for missing the deadline.

he chastised himself for not studying harder.

the coach chastised the players for their lack of effort.

after being chastised, he promised to improve his behavior.

she was chastised for speaking out of turn during the meeting.

the child was chastised for not cleaning his room.

he felt chastised by his peers for his poor performance.

she chastised herself for not taking the opportunity.

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