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
But in their darkest hour, when the most odious contestant seems inevitable, the Cady of the conclave asserts his presence to chastise his fellow cardinals for their pettiness.
From Salon • Nov. 22, 2024
Jeremy Stahl: She really does seem to chastise the progressive justices.
From Slate • Mar. 4, 2024
I wondered what they would say to me and how they would chastise me for frightening them that way.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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