verb
- criticized or scolded severely for wrongdoing
Usage: past tense of chastise
Examples
- The teacher chastised the student for cheating on the exam.
- She was chastised by her parents for coming home late.
- The coach chastised the team for their poor performance.
- He felt embarrassed after being chastised in front of his colleagues.
- The manager chastised the employee for missing the deadline.
- The judge chastised the lawyer for inappropriate behavior in court.