chasten

pronunciation

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  • Verb:
    censure severely
    restrain or temper
    correct by punishment or discipline

Word Origin

chasten (v.)
1520s, with -en (1) + the word it replaced, obsolete verb chaste "to correct (someone's) behavior" (Middle English chastien, c. 1200), from Old French chastiier "to punish" (see chastise). Related: Chastened; chastening.

Synonym

Example

1. We need to place the blame where it belongs , to chasten our policy elites .
2. Chasten thy son while there is hope , and let not thy soul spare for his crying .
3. Restraints to chasten him when he misbehaves .
4. O lord rebuke me not in thine anger neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure .
5. As many as I love , I reprove and chasten : be zealous therefore , and repent .

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