Chastise(verb)
Reprimand or scold severely.
Hindi meaning:कड़ी डांट लगाना
Synonyms: Reprimand, Scold, Rebuke, Admonish
Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Applaud, Encourage
Example: The teacher had to chastise the student for repeatedly disrupting the class.
Trick to remember: If you “chasti” someone, you are giving them a strict scolding to correct them.
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