👉 Chastise is a verb that comes from Latin and means to correct, criticize, or admonish someone. It's often used in English as part of a sentence to express criticism or rebuke, especially when it's directed at someone who has done something wrong or poorly. For example: I chastised him for his rude behavior. In this phrase, the word "chastise" is used to correct or admonish someone, and "him" refers to the person being criticized.