chastised

Example Sentences

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The jets are scrambled, we see, but at no time is Russell threatened, or even chastised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

The pop band Muna chastised some of their supporters for "spreading falsehoods about us and our loved ones for clout and attention"; while Doja Cat called out "creepy" behaviour from a section of her fanbase.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

“I think everybody deserves to know what is happening in their community and to be able to voice their concern, and shouldn’t be chastised or villainized for having a response or a fear.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

The tortoise snapped, and the snake arched back, chastised.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin