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chasten definition

chas·ten (c̸hās′ən)

transitive verb

  1. to punish in order to correct or make better; chastise
  2. to restrain from excess; subdue
  3. to make purer in style; refine

Etymology: ME chastien < OFr chastier < L castigare, to punish, chastise: see castigate

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