1. to criticize or scold someone severely for doing something wrong
Usage: formal
2. to punish someone, especially by hitting them
Usage: archaic; formal

Examples

• The teacher chastised the student for cheating on the exam.
• She was chastised by her boss for arriving late to the meeting.
• The coach chastised the team for their poor performance.
• Parents should guide their children rather than harshly chastise them.
• The editorial chastised the mayor for his controversial remarks.
• He felt chastised by his mother’s disappointed look.