What Does the Word Chastisement Mean?

1 : to punish severely (as by whipping) 2 : to criticize harshly The boy was chastised for his behavior. Other Words from chastise. chastisement \ -​mənt \ noun.

What is the biblical definition of chastisement?

Chastisement is the act of scolding or punishing someone. ... It can also describe physical punishment, or a beating — when it's used in the Bible, that's almost always what it means. The Latin root of chastise is castigare, which means "to set or keep right," or "to make pure."

What is an example of chastisement?

Examples of Chastisement in a sentence. 1. The teacher continued the chastisement of her students, fussing about their bad behavior and rebuking their laziness. 2. Malia's mother's chastisement made the girl cry, but it was well-deserved punishment for her stealing.