chastize

/ˈtʃæstɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to scold or rebuke someone for their behavior or actions

“The teacher chastized the student for disrupting the classroom.”

2. verb

to punish or discipline someone

“The parent chastized the child for breaking the vase.”

3. noun

an act of scolding or rebuking someone

“The teacher’s chastize of the student was unkind.”

Synonyms

  • admonish
  • rebuke
  • reprimand
  • scold

Antonyms

  • commend
  • praise