To criticize someone severely (Cambridge)
(for something/for doing something) (formal) to criticize somebody for doing something wrong (Oxford)
Charity organizations have chastised the government for not doing enough to prevent the latest famine in Africa.
Some family campaigners believe in the right to physically chastise children.
organizations have chastised the government
right to physically chastise children
Punish
Castigate
Praise
Forgive
Chastisement