Chastise means to criticize someone severely for wrongdoing. It derives from the French word "castier," meaning "to discipline." Chastise has a long history in music, particularly in songs by jilted lovers. The noun form of chastise is chastisement. Beyoncé's "Lemonade" album is a prime example of chastisement in music. Guns N' Roses, Dr. Dre, and Janet Jackson have also used "chastise" in their lyrics. Jackson's usage reflects the word's older meaning of "to inflict punishment with a whip." Despite its severity, chastise is a common word in many genres of music.