chastisement

noun

Meaning

Severe criticism or punishment intended to correct someone's behavior.

Examples

The manager delivered a harsh chastisement to the team for missing the project deadline.
He accepted the public chastisement with humility, knowing his mistake had caused significant delays.

Synonyms: rebuke, reprimand, admonishment, castigation

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chastisement

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæstɪzmənt/

Definition

Severe criticism or punishment intended to correct someone's behavior.

Examples

The manager delivered a harsh chastisement to the team for missing the project deadline.
He accepted the public chastisement with humility, knowing his mistake had caused significant delays.
The old book detailed the various forms of corporal chastisement used in schools centuries ago.

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