Meaning of the word chastisement in English

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chastisement

US /tʃæsˈtaɪz.mənt/
UK /tʃæsˈtaɪz.mənt/
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Noun

the act of scolding or punishing someone severely

Example:
The child received a severe chastisement for his disobedience.
Public chastisement was common in the past.
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