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

Many chastised me for not ponying up for an at-home fast charger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

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

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

“I think everybody deserves to know what is happening in their community and to be able to voice their concern, and shouldn’t be chastised or villainized for having a response or a fear.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

Then she chastised herself for thinking mean thoughts—after all, these ladies were here to help.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper