chastising

Definitions

The act of rebuking or reprimanding someone severely.

The act of inflicting punishment or discipline upon someone.

Examples

The coach spent the entire practice chastising the team for their lack of effort during the game.

She felt guilty after chastising her younger brother for a mistake that was clearly her own fault.

Synonyms

reprimanding scolding rebuking admonishing berating chiding reproaching

Antonyms

praising commending lauding complimenting approving extolling applauding