1. to criticize or scold someone severely for doing something wrong
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘chastise’

Examples

• The teacher chastises students who arrive late to class.
• She chastises her brother for leaving his room messy.
• The coach chastises players who don’t follow the rules.
• He chastises himself for making the same mistake twice.
• The parent chastises the child for not doing homework.
• The boss chastises employees who miss important deadlines.