chastise

Example Sentences

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Critics of gold use this fact to chastise the proponents of a return to a gold-backed dollar.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

At the same time, we chastise people for being unhealthy while building — or at least tolerating — a world where unhealthy options aren’t just available; they’re the default.

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2025

Jeremy Stahl: She really does seem to chastise the progressive justices.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2024

The way she would chastise him for his dangerous driving but never actually felt unsafe in the car with him?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2024

“Four wouldn’t be that petty,” Christina says, either to chastise Cara or to reassure me, I’m not sure.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth