About The Word Chastisement
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Chastisement
Chastisement Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Chastisement?
[n] verbal punishment
[n] a rebuke for making a mistake Synonyms | Synonyms for Chastisement: castigation | chastening | correction Related Terms | Find terms related to Chastisement: See Also | penalisation | penalization | penalty | punishment | rebuke | reprehension | reprimand | reproof | reproval Chastisement In Webster's Dictionary \Chas"tise*ment\, n. [From {Chastise}.]
The act of chastising; pain inflicted for punishment and
correction; discipline; punishment.
Shall I so much dishonor my fair stars, On equal terms
to give him chastesement! --Shak.
I have borne chastisement; I will not offend any more.
--Job xxxiv.
31.
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