chastised

Example Sentences

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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

We passed a man who promptly chastised me: “The lady should always walk on the inside.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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

On Friday, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Peter A. Hernandez chastised Bonta for failing to clearly lay out tasks for the Probation Department to abide by in the 2021 settlement.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

Katherine grinned triumphantly, not looking chastised at all.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix