1. people who punish or criticize someone severely for wrongdoing
Usage: plural of chastiser

Examples

• The strict teachers served as chastisers of students who broke school rules.
• Parents often become chastisers when their children misbehave.
• The editorial board acted as chastisers of the corrupt politicians.
• Religious leaders were seen as moral chastisers in the community.
• The coach and his assistants were tough chastisers during practice.
• Critics became the chastisers of the author’s controversial work.