chastiser

/ˈtʃæs.taɪ.zər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that chastises, or one that administers correction or punishment

“The teacher was a strict chastiser of students who broke school rules.”

2. verb

To punish or correct severely

“The coach chastised the player for his unsportsmanlike behavior.”

Synonyms

  • corrector
  • punisher
  • rebuker
  • scolder

Antonyms

  • indulgent
  • lenient