What does chastisements mean?
noun
Punishments or rebukes, especially those inflicted by a superior authority. Chastisements can be physical or verbal, and are often intended to correct or punish wrongdoing.
Example
"The teacher meted out several chastisements to the misbehaving students, but ultimately decided to focus on positive reinforcement."
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