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Definition of chastisement

chastisement

/tʃæˈstaɪz.mənt/
chas · tise · ment
Plural:chastisements
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chastisement Lexical Profile

chastisement Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act of rebuking, scolding, or punishing someone severely for a fault or wrongdoing.

Example

"The committee issued a public chastisement to the official for violating ethical standards."

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• Rhymes for chastisement

• Nearby Words

chastening
chastetree
chastise
chastisement
chastiser
chastity
chat

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English chastisement, borrowed from Old French chastoiement, and ultimately derived from Latin castigare, meaning 'to make pure' or 'to correct' (from castus, 'chaste' or 'pure').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chastisement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chastisement
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