chasten
transitive verb
- to punish in order to correct or make better; chastise
- to restrain from excess; subdue
- to make purer in style; refine
See chasten in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(chāˈsən)
transitive verb chas·tened,
chas·ten·ing,
chas·tens - To correct by punishment or reproof; take to task.
- To restrain; subdue: chasten a proud spirit.
- To rid of excess; refine or purify: chasten a careless writing style.
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