chastised
Example Sentences
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At a tense board meeting, Mashburn chastised California Forever for the rush but voted to endorse a compromise bill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
No one likes to be chastised for their choices, especially at a vulnerable moment.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
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
Jonas remembered, suddenly and grimly, the time in his childhood when he had been chastised for misusing a word.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
