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Chastiser

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chas·tise  (chs-tz, chstz)
tr.v. chas·tised, chas·tis·ing, chas·tis·es
1. To punish, as by beating. See Synonyms at punish.
2. To criticize severely; rebuke.
3. Archaic To purify.
[Middle English chastisen, alteration of chasten, chastien; see chasten.]
chas·tisa·ble adj.
chas·tisement (chs-tzmnt, chstz-mnt) n.
chas·tiser n.
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I heard her with wonder: I could not comprehend this doctrine of endurance; and still less could I understand or sympathise with the forbearance she expressed for her chastiser.
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