chastise

Etymology

From Middle English chastisen, from Old French chastier, from Latin castīgō. See also the doublets chasten and castigate and cf. also chaste.

verb

1. To punish (someone), especially by corporal punishment.
   and if his father had chastised them with whips, they must expect that he would do it with scorpions. 1809, Flavius Josephus, The first eleven books of the Antiquities of the Jews, with a table of the Jewish coins, weights and measures, page 402
   “There is a man who must be chastised,” she says softly, lightly. “Chastised in a physical way. It should not be difficult. Not for you.” 2018, Nyx Smith, Shadowrun Legends: Striper Assassin, Catalyst Game Labs
2. To castigate; to severely scold or censure (someone).
3. To lightly criticize or correct (someone).
   While Ellington voiced praise and respect for Benny Goodman and some white bandleaders, he gently chastised others for profiting from “musical-simplification to the 'nth' degree” and “reach[ing] a pleasing musical middle.” 2002, Eric Porter, What Is This Thing Called Jazz?: African American Musicians as Artists, Critics, and Activists, Univ of California Press, page 50
   “You're not insensitive,” she lightly chastised. “I love you.” “Love you too.” 2011, Patricia Colton, The Window Blind, AuthorHouse, page 496
   “Greg,” she lightly chastised. “You're not supposed to move your lips.” “Yes, I know. I'm a horrible subject. But do answer the question, Bella.” 2017, Ava Stone, A Scandalous Ruse
   “You could've trusted me,” Pete gently chastised. “I can handle it.” He sat on the edge of her bed. “I was afraid to, honey. I know how stressed you've been with the camp […]” 2019, Eliza Ellis, Hers to Kiss, Eliza Ellis