Chastise (verb)

1. To reprimand or scold severely.
2. To punish or discipline as a means of correcting behavior.
3. To criticize or censure severely.

Origin:

From the latin word castigare, meaning to correct or punish.

Examples:

1. The teacher chastised the student for cheating on the test.
2. The mother chastised her child for not cleaning his room.
3. The coach chastised the team for their poor performance.
4. The bishop chastised the congregation for their sins.
5. The editor chastised the reporter for poor research.