Chastise – Reprimand, rebuke or criticise severely

(Pronounced chass-tyze)

To remember the definition of the word chastise, use the following mnemonic:

Her Mother had told her chastity was the best way, so her eyes (chastise) filled with tears when she found out her daughter had not followed the advice; she rebuked and criticised her severely

Examples of chastise in a sentence

I chastise myself for taking risks, when other ways are available.

And thankfully, your parents won't be there to chastise you.

He looked up at her, afraid she would chastise him even more.