chastise :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

v. censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"

criticize, criticise, express criticism of, pick apart

v. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free"

try, essay, test, examine, prove, try out, experiment with

v. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"

censure, reprimand, criminate

v. rebuke formally

reproach, upbraid

v. express criticism towards; "The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior"

attack, assault, round on, lash out at, snipe at

v. attack in speech or writing; "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"

objurgate, condemn, decry, excoriate

v. express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated"

condemn, judge unfit, declare unfit

v. declare or judge unfit; "The building was condemned by the inspector"

punish, penalize

v. impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on; "The students were penalized for showing up late for class"; "we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again"

admonish, reprove, take to task, get after

v. take to task; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior"

discipline, correct, sort out

v. punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience; "The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently"

warn, notify of danger, notify of a risk

v. notify of danger, potential harm, or risk; "The director warned him that he might be fired"; "The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking"

remonstrate, point out

v. present and urge reasons in opposition

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