Chastised
/ˈtʃæs.taɪzd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of chastise; to reprimand or punish, often formally or officially, for wrongdoing or misconduct.
The court chastised the defendant for contempt during the trial.
Forms
- chastise
- chastises
- chastising
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Commentary
'Chastised' is primarily used as the past tense and past participle of 'chastise' in legal contexts typically referring to formal or official reprimands rather than physical punishment.
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