chastises

Verb

Third person singular present tense of 'chastise'; criticizes or reprimands severely; punishes or disciplines.

ریشه

From Middle English 'chastisen', from Old French 'chastiier', from Latin 'castigare' (to correct, chastise), from 'castus' (pure, chaste).

مثال

• She chastises her children when they misbehave.
• The boss chastises employees for arriving late to work.
• He chastises himself for his lack of discipline.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Chastises someone Chastises severely Chastises for Chastises oneself