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

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

He chastised government and business leaders for short-term thinking, instead of planning for the long-term threat of a warming planet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

All through dinner, Rafik reported to his sister later, Sitti chastised Poppy for not having let her heal Liyana earlier.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye