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.

Synonyms of chastisement

Words with a similar meaning to chastisement:

• rebuke
• reprimand
• admonishment
• castigation

Antonyms of chastisement

Words with the opposite meaning to chastisement:

• praise
• commendation

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