chastise

/tʃæˈstaɪz/verb

To criticize or scold someone strongly for something they did wrong.

Example sentences

“The coach chastised the players for skipping practice.”
“Critics chastised the company over its high prices.”
“She felt chastised after reading her teacher's comments.”

Formal and stronger than 'tell off'. The usual pattern is 'chastise someone for doing something'.

Synonyms for chastise

scold
reprimand
rebuke
berate
admonish

Antonyms

praise
commend

Often confused with chastise

chastise vs chasten

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Related words

chagrinA feeling of annoyance and embarrassment caused by failure, disappointment, or a mistake.censureStrong criticism or official blame for something judged to be wrong.churlishRude and ungracious, especially when refusing to be polite or generous.capriciousChanging suddenly and without warning, guided by whim rather than reason.callowYoung and lacking experience, especially in a way that shows poor judgment.coerceTo hold someone back or force them to act by using pressure, threats, or authority.