chastised

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Chastised for its ethical failings, the university returned nearly $230,000 to commercial sponsors.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2018

Chastised by the media, harangued and taunted by the political opposition, the government was now in danger of losing the support of the middle class.

From Newsweek • Jun. 12, 2011

Chastised, the press now ventures only mild jabs at the junta and completely avoids direct criticism of Pak.*

From Time Magazine Archive

The word chastised is similarly used by Cowley: "From Saul his growth, and manly strength he took, Chastised by bright Ahinoam's gentler look."

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 111, December 13, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various

The hues of bliss more brightly glow, Chastised by sabler tints of woe.

From Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature by Bartlett, John