English dictionary

chasten

/'/tS//eI/s/@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

censure severely

verb.communication

Synonyms castigate chastise correct objurgate

Source: WordNet 3.0
restrain

verb.change

Synonyms hold down moderate temper

Source: WordNet 3.0
correct by punishment or discipline

verb.change

Synonyms subdue tame

Source: WordNet 3.0
To correct by punishment; to inflict pain upon the purpose of reclaiming; to discipline; as, to <i>chasten</i> a son with a rod.

verb

Source: webster1913