chastise
verb [ T ] formal uk/tʃæsˈtaɪz/ us/tʃæsˈtaɪz/
(CRITICIZE)
严厉批评，谴责，斥责
to criticize someone severely
Charity organizations have chastised the government for not doing enough to prevent the latest famine in Africa. 慈善组织严厉批评政府在防止非洲最近的一次饥荒方面做得不够。
She has been chastised by critics who say that children will never learn to recognize and enjoy vegetables if they are disguised.
Synonyms: attack (CRITICIZE)castigate censure condemncriticizedamn (BLAME)decry denounce (CRITICIZE)excoriate rail revile slam
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- The doctor was chastised by a patient for being overweight.
- He publicly chastised Democrats who supported continued funding for the war.
- She chastised herself for not getting up and being more active.