Chastise
mediumchas-TYZ
verb
Definition
To rebuke or reprimand severely; to punish
Examples
“The teacher chastised the students for their disruptive behavior.”
“He was chastised by the committee for his ethical lapses.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Chastise is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "castigate" or "rebuke" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "commend".
Related GRE Words
censure
To express severe disapproval of someone or something, especially in a formal statement
berate
To scold or criticize someone angrily and at length
lambaste
To criticize harshly; to berate
excoriate
To criticize severely; to strip off the skin
objurgate
To rebuke severely; to scold harshly
upbraid
To scold or criticize severely
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