CHASTISE


Meaning of CHASTISE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)chas-ˈtīz ]

transitive verb

( 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-ˈtīz-mənt also ˈchas-təz- noun

• chas·tis·er (ˌ)chas-ˈtī-zər noun

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