chastised
Example Sentences
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She argued that it’s okay to be single, but then also chastised the audience, “I think we love ourselves a little too much.”
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
The mum-of-two says some have "bullied" her for her post-baby body or commented on her "saggy tummy", while others have chastised her for being "too skinny".
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Many chastised me for not ponying up for an at-home fast charger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, strutting to victory after the beauty pageant's host had publicly chastised her, among several dramatic missteps in the run-up to the final stage.
From Barron's ● Nov. 21, 2025
She thought she remembered hearing that the parents of the lost child, Caleb, had been chastised.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
