Chastise Synonyms and Antonyms

chăs-tīz, chăstīz
To subject (one) to a penalty for a wrong
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. punish
  2. discipline
  3. scold
  4. castigate
  5. correct
  6. penalize
  7. spank
Antonyms:
  1. forgive
  2. comfort
  3. compliment
  4. encourage
  5. inspirit
  6. cheer
  7. promote
To criticize for a fault or an offense
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. castigate
  2. admonish
  3. scold
  4. rebuke
  5. reprove
  6. chasten
  7. chide
  8. correct
  9. upbraid
  10. berate
  11. call down
  12. accuse
  13. dress down
  14. rap
  15. beat
  16. blame
  17. reprimand
  18. cane
  19. reproach
  20. discipline
  21. punish
  22. flog
  23. tax
  24. lash
  25. pummel
  26. bawl out
  27. objurgate
  28. ream
  29. lambaste
  30. chew out
  31. scourge
  32. spank
  33. strap
  34. taunt
  35. thrash
  36. whip
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To punish, as for wrongdoing.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. punish

Words Related to Chastise

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Chastise Sentence Examples

  • He looked up at her, obviously afraid she would further chastise him.

  • I chastise myself for taking an undue risk, when other means are available.

  • Kris said nothing, feeling at once foolish and like he was the child Andre used to chastise for failing to focus on his duties.

  • At times he acted as viceroy in William's absence; at times he led the royal forces to chastise rebellions.

  • Actually, Gerald's intent was probably to ward off an attack, rather than chastise Alex.

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