- 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. Source: opted
- 2. v. t. To purify from errors or faults; to refine. Source: opted
- 3. v. censure severely Source: wordnet
- 4. v. change by restraining or moderating Source: wordnet
- 5. v. correct by punishment or discipline Source: wordnet
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