English dictionary

chastise

/tS//&/s't/aI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

censure severely

verb.communication

Examples
She chastised him for his insensitive remarks.

Synonyms castigate chasten correct objurgate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To inflict pain upon, by means of stripes, or in any other manner, for the purpose of punishment or reformation; to punish, as with stripes.

verb

Source: webster1913