English dictionary

chastisement

/'/tS//&/st/I/zm/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

verbal punishment

noun.act

Synonyms castigation

Source: WordNet 3.0
a rebuke for making a mistake

noun.communication

Synonyms chastening correction

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of chastising; pain inflicted for punishment and correction; discipline; punishment.

noun

Source: webster1913