chastisement
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/tʃæˈstaɪzmənt/
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/tʃæˈstaɪzmənt/
noun
R
a punishment given to someone for doing something wrong
The teacher gave him chastisement for cheating on the test.
R
criticism for doing something wrong
The manager's chastisement of the employee was harsh but necessary.
translation
a punishment given to someone for doing something wrong; criticism for doing something wrong
Word Forms
Plural
chastisements