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Chastise

Definition

(formal) To criticize or punish someone severely, often in a public or formal manner, for doing something wrong or unacceptable. Typically implies a sense of moral or disciplinary authority.

Example Sentences

1The teacher chastised the student for plagiarizing the essay, emphasizing the importance of academic integrity.
2The company's CEO was chastised by shareholders for his handling of the financial crisis.
3The government was chastised by human rights groups for its response to the refugee crisis.
4The critic chastised the artist for his lack of originality, accusing him of copying the style of his predecessors.
5The historian argued that the monarch's decision to chastise the rebellious lords was a turning point in the struggle for power.

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