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chastise in German

chastise in German is züchtigen — chastise means to criticise or scold someone sharply for something they did wrong.

chastise in German

züchtigen
verb
(transitive) To punish, especially by corporal punishment.

What does "chastise" mean?

  1. verb To criticise or scold someone sharply for something they did wrong.
    "The coach chastised the team for their lack of effort."
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chastise in a sentence

  • The coach chastised the team for their lack of effort.
  • She chastised herself for forgetting the appointment.

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What is "chastise" in German?

"chastise" in German is züchtigen. chastise means: To criticise or scold someone sharply for something they did wrong.

How do you use "chastise" in a sentence?

Example: "The coach chastised the team for their lack of effort." In German, "chastise" is züchtigen.

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