chastise

Meanings

• Verb

  To scold or reprimand someone for their misbehavior or error.

  - "Parents often chastise their children when they misbehave."
  - "The teacher chastised the student for cheating on the exam."

• Verb

  To punish or discipline someone.

  - "The coach chastised the team for losing the game."
  - "The principal chastised the students for bullying other kids."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chastise
astonish , chasten , fasten , mastiff , pastime

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Variants

List of all variants of chastise that leads to same result
chastise , chastised , chastisement , chastisements , chastiser , chastisers , chastises , chastising

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Etymology

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The word 'chastise' comes from the Old French word 'castigier', which means 'to correct' or 'to punish'. It is related to the Latin word 'castus', which means 'pure' or 'chaste'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'chastise' has been used in English since the late 1400s.

2. In the Bible, the word 'chastise' is used to describe God's discipline of his people.

3. The word 'chastise' is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'reprimand'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Discipline: The practice of training people to obey rules and codes of conduct, using punishment to correct misbehavior.

2. Reprimand: A formal or official scolding or criticism of someone for their misbehavior or error.

3. Punishment: The infliction of pain, suffering, or loss as a penalty for wrongdoing.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'chastise' is often used to describe the act of scolding or punishing someone for their wrongdoings. In art, there are various depictions of the act of chastisement, such as the famous painting 'The Penitent Magdalene' by Caravaggio, which shows Mary Magdalene being chastised by an angel. In music, there are songs that use the word 'chastise' in their lyrics, such as 'Chastity Belt' by Peaches and 'Chastity' by Hole.

How to Memorize "chastise"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize someone scolding or punishing someone else for their misbehavior. Imagine the scene in your mind and focus on the details, such as the expressions on their faces and the body language of the people involved.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chastise' with the idea of correcting or disciplining someone. Think of it as a way to help someone learn from their mistakes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Catch Asthma In School' to remember the definition of 'chastise'. The first letter of each word corresponds to the first letter of each definition: 'C' for 'correct', 'A' for 'astonish', 'T' for 'teach', 'C' for 'chastise', 'H' for 'help', 'A' for 'admonish', 'I' for 'improve', and 'S' for 'scold'.

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