v.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )chas- ' t ī z
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: chas · tised ; chas · tis · ing
Etymology: Middle English chastisen, alteration of chasten
Date: 14th century
1 : to inflict punishment on (as by whipping)
2 : to censure severely : CASTIGATE
3 archaic : CHASTEN 2
synonyms see PUNISH
– chas · tise · ment \ ( ˌ )chas- ' t ī z-m ə nt also ' chas-t ə z- \ noun
– chas · tis · er \ ( ˌ )chas- ' t ī -z ə r \ noun