To criticize, censure, or give a low evaluation of someone or something; the opposite of 褒 bāo

(bound form) to scold; to reprimand; to blame; as in 斥责 chì​zé or 怒斥 nù​chì

(bound form) To lower the rank or position of an official; to reassign to a lower level.

(bound form) to expel; to oust; to reject; to drive away