chastisement
intermediateB2/ˈtʃæstaɪzmənt/ · chas-tise-ment
The act of punishing or reprimanding someone, especially as a means of correction.
Meanings
The act of punishing or reprimanding someone, especially as a means of correction.
کسی کو سزا دینا یا reprimand کرنا، خاص طور پر اصلاح کے طریقے کے طور پر۔
سزا
saza
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Common Collocations
- severe chastisement
- chastisement for wrongdoing
- chastisement as a form of correction
Example Sentences
The teacher's chastisement was harsh but necessary for the student's growth.
اساتذہ کی سزا سخت تھی لیکن طلباء کی ترقی کے لئے ضروری تھی۔
Asateza ki saza sakht thi lekin talba ki taraqqi ke liye zaroori thi.
Historical texts often reference the chastisement of those who broke the law.
تاریخی متون اکثر ان لوگوں کی سزا کا ذکر کرتے ہیں جو قانون توڑتے ہیں۔
Tareekhi matoon aksar un logon ki saza ka zikar karte hain jo qanoon torhte hain.
He accepted his chastisement with humility and promised to change his ways.
اس نے اپنی سزا کو عاجزی سے قبول کیا اور اپنی عادتیں بدلنے کا وعدہ کیا۔
Us ne apni saza ko aajzi se qubool kiya aur apni aadatein badalne ka wada kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember chastisement as a harsh 'chat' about your mistakes.
Imagine a teacher with a stern face giving a lecture on rules.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
گناہوں کی سزا کا حساب ضروری ہے یار، ہر ایک کو ملے گا اس کا عذاب یقینی ہے
Gunahon ki saza ka hisaab zaroori hai yaar, har aik ko mile ga is ka azaab yaqeeni hai.
The reckoning for sins is necessary, my friend, everyone will surely receive their punishment.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو بوئے گا، وہی کاٹے گا
Jo boyega, wahi kaatega
As you sow, so shall you reap.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "chastier" — to punish
First known use: 15th century
The word originated in the Old French 'chastier', which comes from Latin 'castigare', meaning 'to punish' or 'to correct'. It has maintained this core meaning through its history.