What occasion do you use "chastise"?

Question

What occasion do you use "chastise"?
I am not sure.
please give me expample sentences with explanations.
do you sometimes use it ?
and also do you have a good idea to memorize it?
many in thanks.

Answer 1

It is wise to chastise
Children who tell lies.

To chastise is to scold, or rebuke.
Please don't chastise me. It was a mistake!
The governess was severe and would often chastise the children.

From the Latin castigare, with the same meaning. The word "castigate" also comes from castigare.

Answer 2

I'd say any occasion in which someone deserves a slap in the wrist.

Something minor but could potentially become an issue.

Like using swear words in the workplace, or using your hands to eat, or arriving late for an occasion.

Anything more major and "chastise" doesn't apply anymore.

Basically, anything in which mama would go, "Now, now..."

Answer 3

"Well isn't that quaint" Its a word used to explain something of unusual or peculiar charm. It can mean that something is strange in an amusing way or has an old fashioned charm to it. I do use this word however, it is not often these days that i am in a situation or place to find something quaint. I'm afraid that i do not have a phrase to help remember it either, i suppose if you practice using it in sentences and applying it in you day to day life then you shall have a better Chance of remembering what it means.

Answer 4

Chastise basically means "to scold". So instead of saying "She scolded him for being late", you can say "She chastised him for being late". Most of the time scold and chastise are interchangeable.

Answer 5

When people have slits for pupils in their eyes instead of round ones they are called "cats eyes". Oh, wait a minute, perhaps you should chastise me for not understanding the question. ttfn

Answer 6

Emil's father would chastise him thoroughly when Emil did something wrong.

To inflict punishment.

Answer 7

Until I say yes to someone, I am going to remain chastise. Sex when I'm ready - not when you want it.

Answer 8

I don't use the word myself, although there is nothing wrong with it. "Mom chastized little Johnny for playing with his food at dinner." Perhaps she denied him dessert, or sent him to his room.

Answer 9

Often used in the Bible for teaching/training/discipline... often referring to young children or God's children.....

Answer 10

yhea, what they said

memory tip-
Chase Ties