chastisement Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun verbal punishment
    castigation.
  2. noun a rebuke for making a mistake
    correction; chastening.

WordNet

Chas"tise*ment noun
Etymology
From Chastise.
Definitions
  1. The act of chastising; pain inflicted for punishment and correction; discipline; punishment.
    Shall I so much dishonor my fair stars, On equal terms to give him chastesement! Shak.
    I have borne chastisement; I will not offend any more. Job xxxiv. 31.

Webster 1913