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chastised
adjectiveverbC1
/tʃæˈstaɪzd/To reprimand or scold severely, especially to correct or improve behavior.
chastisement
nounC1-C2
ˈtʃæstaɪzmənt / ˈtʃæstɪzməntThe act of severely reprimanding, scolding, or punishing someone.
chastity
nounC2
/ˈtʃæstəti/The state or quality of abstaining from sexual intercourse; sexual purity.
chastity belt
nounLow
/ˈtʃæstəti ˌbelt/A locking garment, historically metal, worn around the waist and groin to prevent sexual intercourse.
chasuble
nounC1
/ˈtʃæz.jʊ.bəl/A sleeveless outer vestment worn by a priest celebrating the Eucharist.
chat
adjectivenounverb+1A1
/tʃæt/to talk in a friendly, informal way, especially about things that are not important.
chat room
nounB1
/ˈtʃæt ˌruːm/A virtual space on the internet where people can communicate in real time by typing messages.
chat show
nounB1
/ˈtʃæt ʃəʊ/A television or radio programme in which a host interviews guests, often celebrities, in an informal, conversational style.
chat up
verbB1
/ˈtʃæt ˌʌp/To talk to someone in a friendly or flattering way, often with romantic or sexual interest.
chatbot
nounHigh (particularly in technology, business, and everyday digital contexts)
/ˈtʃætbɒt/A computer program designed to simulate conversation with human users, typically over the internet.
chateau
nounC1
/ˈʃætəʊ/A large French country house or castle, often with vineyards or significant historical architecture.
chateau cardboard
nounLow
/ˈʃætəʊ ˈkɑːdbɔːd/A humorous or mildly derogatory nickname for cheap, boxed wine.
chateau d'eau
nounRare
/ˌʃætəʊ ˈdəʊ/A water tower.
chateau wine
nounLow Frequency
/ˈʃætəʊ waɪn/A wine produced from the vineyards of, and bottled at, a specific French estate or chateau.
chateau-thierry
nounRare
/ˌʃætəʊ ˈtjɛri/A commune in northern France, historically significant as a location for major military battles.
chateaubriand
nounLow
/ˌʃatəʊˈbriːɒ̃/A thick cut of tenderloin steak, typically grilled or broiled and served with a sauce.
chateauguay
nounVery Low
/ˌʃætəʊˈɡeɪ/A proper noun referring to a city in southwestern Quebec, Canada, located on the Châteauguay River.
chateauneuf-du-pape
nounLow
/ˌʃætəʊˌnɜːf djuː ˈpæp/A prestigious, high-quality red wine from the southern Rhône region of France.
chateauroux
nounVery Low
/ˌʃætəʊˈruː/A city in central France, capital of the Indre department.
chatelain
nounLow
/ˈʃatəleɪn/A castle governor or the keeper of a castle.

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