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- [chas-tiz-muh nt, chas-tahyz-]
- /ˈtʃæs tɪz mənt, tʃæsˈtaɪz-/
- /ˈʧæstɪzmənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [chas-tiz-muh nt, chas-tahyz-]
- /ˈtʃæs tɪz mənt, tʃæsˈtaɪz-/
Definitions of chastisement word
- uncountable noun chastisement Chastisement is the same as punishment. 3
- noun chastisement severe criticism; a rebuke or strong reprimand. 1
- noun chastisement corporal punishment; a beating. 1
- noun chastisement The act of chastising. 1
- noun chastisement telling-off, reprimanding 1
- noun chastisement punishment 1
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Origin of chastisement
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
First recorded in 1275-1325;chastise + -ment
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Parts of speech for Chastisement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chastisement popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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chastisement usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chastisement
noun chastisement
- criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
- discipline — training to act in accordance with rules; drill: military discipline.
- castigation — to criticize or reprimand severely.
- penalty — a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
- rebuke — to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
Antonyms for chastisement
noun chastisement
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- award — An award is a prize or certificate that a person is given for doing something well.
- reward — a sum of money offered for the detection or capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost or stolen property, etc.
- forgiveness — act of forgiving; state of being forgiven.
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