Chastise — synonyms, definition

1. chastise (Verb)

annoy beat berate bother castigate censure chasten chide condemn correct criticise criticize cut up denounce disapprove discipline find fault with flog humble judge • • •

chastise (Verb) — Censure severely. ex. "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"

bawl out berate call down call on the carpet chew out chew up chide dress down have words jaw lambast lambaste lecture rag ream rebuke remonstrate reprimand reproof scold • • • flame