chastised

Example Sentences

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During the current trial, she has chastised Musk, attorneys from both sides and even civilian observers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

This is ironic since Buffett has chastised himself for missing Walmart early on.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 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

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

He lowered his weapon and looked down, chastised.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman