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

The jets are scrambled, we see, but at no time is Russell threatened, or even chastised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

An aggressive questioner, Alexander has been chastised by Trump publicly over news conference questions that made him unhappy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

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

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Baby Kochamma lowered her eyes like a chastised child.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy