Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Chastise

Extol

The word that is opposite in meaning to the word chastise is extol.

• Chastise means "to criticize or scold someone severely, especially in order to correct their behavior."
• Extol means "to praise or glorify someone or something highly."

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of "chastise."

• Mulct means "to fine or penalize someone."
• Keelhaul means "to punish someone by dragging them under the keel of a ship."
• Berate means "to scold or criticize someone harshly."