Definitions for Chastisement
chas·tise·ment

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 3 votes

1. castigation, chastisementnoun

   verbal punishment

2. correction, chastening, chastisementnoun

   a rebuke for making a mistake

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. chastisementnoun

   The act of chastising.

2. chastisementnoun

   A rebuke.

3. chastisementnoun

   A punishment.

4. Etymology: chastiement, from the verb chastier, from castigo

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Chastisementnoun

   Correction; punishment. These words are all commonly, though not always, used of domestick or parental punishment.

   Etymology: chastiment, Fr.

   Shall I so much dishonour my fair stars,
   On equal terms to give him chastisement? William Shakespeare, R. II.

   He held the chastisement of one which molested the see of Rome, pleasing to God. Walter Raleigh, Essays.

   For seven years what can a child be guilty of, but lying, or ill-natur’d tricks; the repeated commission of which shall bring him to the chastisement of the rod. John Locke.

   He receives a fit of sickness as the kind chastisement and discipline of his heavenly father, to wean his affections from the world. Richard Bentley.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Chastisement

   Chastisement is the infliction of corporal punishment as defined by law.

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1. chastisement

   Chastisement refers to the act of punishment or severe criticism intended to correct a behavior or action. It often implies a level of harshness or strictness involved in the correction process.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. Chastisementnoun

   the act of chastising; pain inflicted for punishment and correction; discipline; punishment

2. Etymology: [From Chastise.]

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How to pronounce Chastisement?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Chastisement in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Chastisement in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Chastisement in a Sentence

1. Horace Mann:

   When a child can be brought to tears, and not from fear of punishment, but from repentance he needs no chastisement. When the tears begin to flow from the grief of their conduct you can be sure there is an angel nestling in their heart.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Chastisement
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Chastisement
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Chastisement
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chastisement
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chastisement