chastisement

Example Sentences

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But losing the trial would be a high-profile chastisement of the CEO’s brash leadership style.

From Washington Post

Conservative bishops suggested that a pro-choice president deserved public chastisement; a smaller progressive wing suggested that conservatives’ sudden desire to issue a statement was more partisan than pastoral.

From Washington Post

Propelled by an increase in the price of oil, the stock returns for the big energy companies have been excellent, despite the public chastisement.

From New York Times

For that rush job and to those concerned about the bill’s impact on public safety, Pritzker offered only chastisement when he signed it Monday.

From Washington Times

It doesn’t explain why public chastisement over anti-Semitic comments is fairly muted when compared to the reaction to racists’ remarks.

From Los Angeles Times