chastise

Verb

Meaning

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.

To reduce to order or obedience; to correct or purify; to free from faults or excesses.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

chasten correct castigate objurgate flay birch bash ream attack hammer slam rag spank flog beat

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Antonyms

revere slav amnesty allow adore meed

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Hypernyms

rag lecture jaw rebuke reprimand scold

Hyponyms

flame

Phrases with the word

to chastise

Derivatives

chastised chastising

Examples

Kings and tyrants have armed guards wherewith to chastise certain persons, though they be themselves evil. But to the Cynic conscience gives this power-not arms and guards. Epictetus

How could I of all people, chastise someone for their past? Khaled Hosseini

I don't care what your religion is, as long as it doesn't chastise anybody that's not part of it. Jon Gries

Chastise the good and he will mend, chastise the bad and he will grow worse. Italian Proverb

Chastise the good man, he will grow better; chastise the bad, and he will grow worse. Portuguese Proverb

Chastise one that is worthless, and he will presently hate you. Spanish Proverb

Close letter words and terms

chasteningly chastenment chastisable chastisement chastiser chastity