chasten

[US]/ˈtʃeɪsn/
[UK]/ˈtʃeɪsn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to punish (someone) in order to correct or improve their behavior; to discipline or restrain (someone); to inhibit or purify.
Word Forms
Present Participlechastening
Past Participlechastened
Third Person Singularchastens
Past Tensechastened
Pluralchastens

Phrases & Collocations

chasten one's spirit

chasten someone's behavior

chasten the mind

chasten the heart

Example Sentences

chasten a proud spirit.

chasten a careless writing style.

the director was somewhat chastened by his recent flops.

He was chastened by the traffic accident; he had nearly died.

either she was feeling chastened or she was doing a good act.

What have I done to be chastened in this manner?” A word with thee, O murmurer!

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