The Only Use of
chastise
in
Macbeth
- Hie thee hither,
That I may pour my spirits in thine ear;
And chastise with the valor of my tongue
All that impedes thee from the golden round,
Which fate and metaphysical aid doth seem
To have thee crowned withal.p. 31.9chastise = rebuke or criticizeeditor's notes: This could be paraphrased as: "Come here quickly, so I can share thoughts, inspire, and rebuke with brave words everything that prevents you from wearing the crown."
Definition:
to scold or criticize