Associations to the word «Chasten»
Noun
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Wiktionary
CHASTEN, verb. To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate
CHASTEN, verb. To make chaste; to purify.
CHASTEN, verb. To punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement; to discipline.
CHASTEN, verb. To render humble or restrained.
Dictionary definition
CHASTEN, verb. Censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks".
CHASTEN, verb. Restrain.
CHASTEN, verb. Correct by punishment or discipline.
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.