chasten

Verb

Meaning

To correct by punishment; to inflict pain upon the purpose of reclaiming; to discipline; as, to chasten a son with a rod.

To purify from errors or faults; to refine.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

correct subdue castigate chastise discipline punish temper reduce humble curb restrain whip censure tame rebuke
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Antonyms

badger ascension support help adore aid
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Hypernyms

change rag alter modify lecture jaw

Hyponyms

flame

Derivatives

chastened chastening

Examples

She chastised him for his insensitive remarks Source: Internet

When they were plotting a presidential bid in the cold of a South Bend winter back in 2018, Buttigieg and Lis Smith, his senior adviser, along with his husband Chasten, would play the game during evenings. Source: Internet

The presidential candidate, who is happily married to a man Chasten Buttigieg, went to campaign rallies and events. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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