chastise [tʃæˈstaɪz]

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vt.责骂，严惩

to criticize someone severely

My father used to chastise my brothers with whips. 父亲过去常以鞭打惩罚我的兄弟。
Should I applaud my husband or chastise him? 我是该称赞还是责罚我的丈夫呢？