verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of chastise form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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castigateobjurgatepunishadmonishadmonishanimadvert

Example

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"He may be dauntless when it comes to physical bravery, but he cowers whenever his mother chastises him."

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