1. severe punishment or criticism, especially physical punishment
Usage: often implies disapproval or correction for wrongdoing

Examples

• The student faced chastisement from the principal for breaking school rules.
• His harsh chastisement of the team's poor performance motivated them to practice harder.
• The coach's chastisement was delivered firmly but fairly.
• She received public chastisement for her rude behavior at the meeting.
• The child feared chastisement after admitting the mistake.
• His words were a form of verbal chastisement that stung deeply.
• The company issued a chastisement to employees who violated the code of conduct.