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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Chastise

What is the most common usage of the word 'chastise' not just today but in general:

1-to criticise severly

2-to discipline through corporal punishment

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Hi, Of these two, #1. But, like many of the words you ask about, it is not commonly used. Clive

  • Hi, Of these two, #1.
  • But, like many of the words you ask about, it is not commonly used.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Of these two, #1.
But, like many of the words you ask about, it is not commonly used.

Clive

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