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chastise

IPA pronunciation: /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

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English definition

Rebuke or reprimand severely.

Example

The mentor chastised the candidate for repeatedly neglecting scheduled drills.

Collocations

chastise someone for
severely chastise
gently chastise

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