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

But Kimmel went on to chastise Carr, showing his social media postings in recent years that gave unequivocal support to the 1st Amendment and condemning the censorship of TV hosts and commentators.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

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

Instead, she went out of her way to chastise the majority.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2024

When Sisi started to bring in the platters of moi-moi and jollof rice and fried chicken, the women would gently chastise Mama.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie