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CHASTISING

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Chastising.

Chastising - as a verb

Censure severely

Example: "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
castigatechastencorrectobjurgate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bawl outberatecall downcall on the carpetchew outchew upchidedress downhave wordsjawlambastlambastelectureragrebukeremonstratereprimandscoldtake to tasktrounce
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She was chastising her son for breaking the vase."
"He was chastising himself for making such a careless mistake."
"He began chastising the government for their inadequate response."
"She found herself chastising her children for their bad behavior."
"The teacher was chastising the students for not completing their assignments."
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Word Game Points

Is CHASTISING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chastising is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHASTISING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CHASTISING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chastising is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHASTISING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is CHASTISING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chastising is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHASTISING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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