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chastising

UK
/ˈtʃæs.taɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃæs.taɪ.zɪŋ/

Translations

chastisingnoun
chastisings
pl
UK
/tʃæˈstaɪzɪŋ/
US
/tʃæˈstaɪzɪŋ/
Gerund: the act of chastising; usually uncountable but plural possible.
His constant chastising of the staff eventually led to low morale.
Ses réprimandes constantes envers le personnel ont fini par démoraliser tout le monde.
Additional translations
punitionEmploi plus général, quand l’idée de sanction est plus forte que celle de simple réprimande.
Synonyms
chastisement
reprimand
rebuke
scolding
admonishment
castigation
censure
reproof
upbraiding
berating
chastisingadjective
more chastising
Comp.
most chastising
Super.
UK
/ˈtʃɑː.staɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃæs.taɪ.zɪŋ/
The teacher's chastising tone made the students realize the seriousness of their mistakes.
Le ton réprobateur du professeur a fait prendre aux élèves conscience de la gravité de leurs erreurs.
Additional translations
sévèreSe dit d’un ton, d’un regard ou d’une remarque empreints de désapprobation.
Synonyms
scolding
reprimanding
reproving
admonishing
upbraiding
castigating
berating
chastening
punishing
criticizing
chastiseverb

chastising

Gerund

chastised
Past Simple
chastised
Past Participle
chastising
Gerund
UK
/ˈtʃæs.taɪz/
US
/ˈtʃæs.taɪz/
réprimanderSe dit surtout d'une critique sévère ou d'un blâme.
The teacher chastised the student for not completing his homework on time.
Le professeur a réprimandé l'élève pour ne pas avoir rendu ses devoirs à temps.
châtierEmploi plus soutenu ; pour une punition infligée à quelqu'un.
The authorities chastised the thief by ordering a public whipping.
Les autorités ont châtié le voleur en ordonnant un fouet public.
Additional translations
purifierEmploi archaïque ou littéraire.
Synonyms
rebuke
scold
reprimand
castigate
punish
berate
admonish
censure
Antonyms
praise
commend
reward

Definitions

chastisingnoun
The act or process of chastising; punishment or severe reprimand.
His constant chastising of the staff eventually led to low morale.
chastisingadjective
Expressing severe criticism or disapproval.
The teacher's chastising tone made the students realize the seriousness of their mistakes.
chastiseverb
To reprimand or criticize someone severely.
The teacher chastised the student for not completing his homework on time.
To inflict corporal or other punishment on; to discipline by penal action.
The authorities chastised the thief by ordering a public whipping.
(archaic, literary) To restrain, refine, or purify.
The poet chastised his language to achieve greater clarity.
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