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CHASTISING

(verb)

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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)
castigate12chasten12correct11objurgate19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bawl outberate8call downcall on the carpetchew outchew upchide11dress downhave wordsjaw13lambast11lambaste12lecture9rag4rebuke12remonstrate13reprimand14scold8take to tasktrounce9
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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