Chas-tĭze′, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [imp. & p. p. CHASTISED; p. pr. & vb. n. CHASTISING.] [From Lat. castigare, Armor. castiza, O. Eng. chastie, chaste, O. Fr. chastier, chastojer, Pr. castiar, chastiar, Sp. & Pg. castigar, It. castigare. See CHASTEN.] 1. To inflict pain upon, by means of stripes, or in any other manner, for the purpose of punishment or reformation. How fine my master is! I am afraid He will chastise me. Shak. 2. To reduce to order or obedience; to correct or purify; to free from faults or excesses. The gay, social scene, By decency chastised. Thomson. Syn.—To chasten; punish; correct; afflict. See CHASTEN.