chas
tise
ment
Plural
chastisements
1
verbal punishment
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2
the act of inflicting physical punishment as a means of discipline or correction
- The harsh chastisement he received as a child left lasting emotional scars.
- The school's policy strictly prohibits any form of physical chastisement.
- Many advocates argue that chastisement is an ineffective and harmful method of discipline.
- Historical accounts often describe the use of chastisement to maintain order and discipline.
- The child's behavior improved significantly after the family abandoned chastisement for other disciplinary methods.
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