Dictionary entry

Chastisement

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Chas″tise‐ment (?), n. [From Chastise.] 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.