The antonym of chastise is-

The correct answer is:

d) reward

Explanation:

• Chastise means to criticize severely or to inflict punishment. It involves reprimanding or scolding someone for their behavior.

Now, looking at the options:

a) discipline: While discipline is related to maintaining order and correcting behavior, it is not the opposite of chastise. Discipline can involve various methods, including punishment or correction.

b) punish: Punish is a synonym or closely related term to chastise, not its antonym.

c) help: This is not the correct antonym. While chastise involves criticism or punishment, help involves assisting and supporting.

d) reward: While not a direct antonym, rewarding someone for good behavior contrasts with chastising for negative behavior.