chastens

[US]/ˈtʃeɪstənz/
[UK]/ˈtʃeɪstən z/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.punishes someone in order to correct or improve them; disciplines; corrects or reprimands someone severely; restrains or checks someone's behavior; stops or prevents something from happening

Phrases & Collocations

chastens the soul

chastens our pride

chastens the heart

chastens the spirit

chastens the mind

chastens the ego

chastens our actions

chastens our behavior

chastens the youth

chastens the crowd

Example Sentences

his mistakes chastens him to be more careful in the future.

life experiences often chastens our youthful arrogance.

failure chastens us and teaches valuable lessons.

she believes that hardship chastens the spirit.

the coach chastens the players after their poor performance.

his failures chastens him, making him more humble.

experience chastens the young and prepares them for life.

she felt that her mistakes chastens her to improve.

chastened by his past, he decided to change his ways.

chastening experiences can lead to personal growth.

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