Definition of Chastisement

the act of scolding or verbally punishing someone

Examples of Chastisement in a sentence

The teacher continued the chastisement of her students, fussing about their bad behavior and rebuking their laziness.  🔊

Malia’s mother’s chastisement made the girl cry, but it was well-deserved punishment for her stealing.  🔊

The attorney accepted the chastisement by the board and promised that the scolding was enough to change his ways.  🔊

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