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- [chas-tahyz, chas-tahyz]
- /tʃæsˈtaɪz, ˈtʃæs taɪz/
- /tʃæsˈtaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [chas-tahyz, chas-tahyz]
- /tʃæsˈtaɪz, ˈtʃæs taɪz/
Definitions of chastised word
- verb with object chastised to discipline, especially by corporal punishment. 1
- verb with object chastised to criticize severely. 1
- verb with object chastised Archaic. to restrain; chasten. 1
- verb with object chastised Archaic. to refine; purify. 1
- noun chastised Simple past tense and past participle of chastise. 1
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Origin of chastised
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English chastisen, equivalent to chasti(en) to chasten + -s- < ? + -en infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Chastised
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chastised popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chastised
verb chastised
- animadverted — Simple past tense and past participle of animadvert.
- avenged — Simple past tense and past participle of avenge.
- dispraised — Simple past tense and past participle of dispraise.
- excoriated — Simple past tense and past participle of excoriate.
- horsewhipped — Simple past tense and past participle of horsewhip.
adjective chastised
- defrocked — Simple past tense and past participle of defrock.
Antonyms for chastised
verb chastised
- praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- lauded — to praise; extol.
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- guarded — cautious; careful; prudent: to be guarded in one's speech.
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