What is another word for chastises?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈasta͡ɪzɪz] (IPA)

The word "chastises" means to scold or reprimand someone for their behavior. There are several synonyms of this word that can be used in the same context such as rebuke, reprove, admonish, lecture, berate, and criticize. These words have a similar meaning to chastises but may have a slightly different connotation. For instance, rebuke suggests a more severe and harsh criticism, while reprove may indicate a more gentle and constructive criticism. Admonish is usually used to warn or caution someone to avoid any mistake in the future. Berate typically implies a scolding that is often loud and aggressive, while criticize is a more general term that means to express disapproval of something.

What are the hypernyms for Chastises?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Chastises

The Nemesis whom I will recall to-day, while angry Zeus is hurling his thunderbolts, is the other, who chastises sacrilege-Ate, the swiftest and most terrible of the Erinyes.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
Yes, Adeimantus, they are stories not to be repeated in our State; the young man should not be told that in committing the worst of crimes he is far from doing anything outrageous; and that even if he chastises his father when does wrong, in whatever manner, he will only be following the example of the first and greatest among the gods.
"Plato's Republic"
Plato
For it is the mysterious and unexplained dispensation that: "Mostly heaven chastises we."
"The Short Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009

Famous quotes with Chastises

  • Heaven is not always angry when he strikes, But most chastises those whom most he likes.
    John Pomfret

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