Thesaurus: chasten
To correct by punishment; to inflict pain upon the purpose of reclaiming; to discipline; as, to chasten a son with a rod.
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Definitions
- v. t. To correct by punishment; to inflict pain upon the purpose of reclaiming; to discipline; as, to chasten a son with a rod.
- v. t. To purify from errors or faults; to refine.
- v. censure severely
- v. change by restraining or moderating
- v. correct by punishment or discipline