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chastise
[/tʃæˈstaɪz/]
verb
castigar
1.
to reprimand or scold someone severely
The teacher chastised the student for cheating on the exam.
A professora castigou o aluno por colar na prova.
2.
to punish physically, especially by beating
In ancient times, wrongdoers were chastised publicly.
Nos tempos antigos, os malfeitores eram castigados publicamente.
Synonyms
reprimand
scold
rebuke
admonish
criticize
punish
discipline
Antonyms
praise
commend
compliment
reward
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
castigar
most common term
General Brazilian
repreender
formal, emphasizes verbal rebuke
Portugal
castigar
standard usage
Portugal
repreender
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
chastise someone for their actions
chastise oneself for mistakes
publicly chastised
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