tr.v. chas·tised, chas·tis·ing, chas·tis·es 1. To punish, as for wrongdoing. See Synonyms at punish. 2. To criticize severely; reprimand or rebuke. 3. Archaic To purify. chas·tisa·ble adj. chas·tisement (chăs-tīzmənt, chăstĭz-) n. chas·tiser n. |
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