chastising
|chas-tis-ing|
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/tʃæˈstaɪzɪŋ/
(chastise)
scolding or punishment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chastise' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'chastisen', where 'chast' meant 'pure' and '-ise' was a verb-forming suffix.
Historical Evolution
'chastisen' transformed into the modern English word 'chastise'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make pure or chaste', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reprimand or scold'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'chastise'.
She was chastising her dog for chewing the furniture.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42