chastise

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A verb used to express the act of reprimanding or punishing someone severely, often for wrongdoing.

1. Reprimand severelyC1formal

   To criticize or punish someone harshly for their actions or behavior.

   التوبيخ الشديد

   • The teacher chastised the student for cheating on the exam.
   • He was chastised by his boss for arriving late to the meeting.
   • She chastised her children for not doing their homework.

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   الأضدادapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise

2. Punish physicallyC2formal

   To inflict physical punishment on someone, often as a form of discipline.

   العقاب البدني

   • In the past, parents would chastise their children with a cane.
   • The soldier was chastised for insubordination.
   • The law forbids chastising prisoners in such a manner.

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   الأضدادlaudpraisereward