Definition

A form of punishment or criticism given to someone for their behavior or actions.

Example

The teacher's chastisement was meant to correct the student's misbehavior.

Conversation

Did you hear about Mark's chastisement from the coach?

Yeah, it sounded pretty harsh, but he needed it.

I guess sometimes a little chastisement can help you improve.

Definitely! It’s all part of growing as a player.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chastisement → It is formed from "chast" (from Latin *castigare*, meaning to correct or punish) and "-ment" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word "chastisement" refers to the act of correcting or punishing someone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'correcting' someone ('castigare') when they do something wrong, and the '-ment' shows it's an action. This helps you remember that chastisement means the act of punishing or correcting.

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