self-chastise

self-chas·tise

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self chas-tahyz, chas-tahyz]
- /sɛlf tʃæsˈtaɪz, ˈtʃæs taɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self chas-tahyz, chas-tahyz]
- /sɛlf tʃæsˈtaɪz, ˈtʃæs taɪz/

Definitions of self-chastise word

verb with object self-chastise to discipline, especially by corporal punishment. 1
verb with object self-chastise to criticize severely. 1
verb with object self-chastise Archaic. to restrain; chasten. 1
verb with object self-chastise Archaic. to refine; purify. 1

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Origin of self-chastise

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 Self-chastise

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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self-chastise 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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