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Definition of Chasten
1. Verb. Censure severely. "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
Exact synonyms: Castigate, Chastise, Correct, Objurgate
Specialized synonyms: Flame
Generic synonyms: Bawl Out, Berate, Call Down, Call On The Carpet, Chew Out, Chew Up, Chide, Dress Down, Have Words, Jaw, Lambast, Lambaste, Lecture, Rag, Rebuke, Remonstrate, Reprimand, Reproof, Scold, Take To Task, Trounce
Derivative terms: Castigation, Castigation, Chastisement, Chastisement, Corrective, Objurgation
Specialized synonyms: Flame
Generic synonyms: Bawl Out, Berate, Call Down, Call On The Carpet, Chew Out, Chew Up, Chide, Dress Down, Have Words, Jaw, Lambast, Lambaste, Lecture, Rag, Rebuke, Remonstrate, Reprimand, Reproof, Scold, Take To Task, Trounce
Derivative terms: Castigation, Castigation, Chastisement, Chastisement, Corrective, Objurgation
2. Verb. Restrain.
Exact synonyms: Moderate, Temper
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Moderator, Temper, Temper
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Moderator, Temper, Temper
3. Verb. Correct by punishment or discipline.
Definition of Chasten
1. v. t. To correct by punishment; to inflict pain upon the purpose of reclaiming; to discipline; as, to chasten a son with a rod.
Definition of Chasten
1. to chastise [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: chastise
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chasten
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