Vocabulary Spotlight
Chastise
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: कड़ी आलोचना या डांटना (Kadi aalochana ya daantna) – To criticize or reprimand someone severely.
Pronunciation
[chas-tahyz]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Reprimand – फटकारना (Fatkarna)
Related Words
Punish – सज़ा देना (Saza dena)
Word Origin
“Chastise” shabd Latin “castigare” se aaya hai, jo “to punish” ya “to make pure” ka matlab rakhta hai.
– The word “Chastise” comes from the Latin word “castigare,” meaning “to punish” or “to make pure.”
Word Family
Verb: Chastise – कड़ी आलोचना करना (Kadi aalochana karna)
Noun: Chastisement – फटकार (Fatkar)
Usage Examples
1. Boss ne uski galti par usse chastise kiya.
– The boss chastised him for his mistake.
2. Maa ne bacho ko unke galat vyavhaar ke liye chastise kiya.
– The mother chastised the children for their bad behavior.
Cultural Note
India mein, parents aur teachers kai baar bachon ko galtiyon ke liye chastise karte hain taaki unka vyavhaar sudhraa sake.
In Context
Chastise shabd aksar tab use hota hai jab kisi vyakti ko galti par strictly criticize kiya jata hai.