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.
chastisingadjective
more chastising
Comp.
most chastising
Super.
UK
/ˈtʃɑː.staɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃæs.taɪ.zɪŋ/
The teacher gave a chastising look to the students who were talking during the lecture.
Учитель бросил наказующий взгляд на студентов, которые разговаривали во время лекции.
chastiseverb

chastising

Gerund

chastised
Past Simple
chastised
Past Participle
chastising
Gerund
UK
/ˈtʃæs.taɪz/
US
/ˈtʃæs.taɪz/
The teacher decided to chastise the student for his misbehavior.
Учитель решил наказать ученика за его плохое поведение.
She began to chastise her son for not doing his homework.
Она начала отчитывать своего сына за то, что он не сделал домашнее задание.

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.