Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chasten
verb
/ˈtʃeɪsən/
Definition
To correct or discipline someone, often through punishment or through a humbling experience.
Examples
- The teacher sought to chasten her students with a strict but fair policy.
- He was chastened by the criticism he received from his peers.
- After the incident, they felt emotionally chastened and more aware of their actions.
Meaning
Chasten means to make someone feel remorse or to cause someone to be corrected in their behavior, often as a way of guiding them to improve.
Synonyms
- discipline
- correct
- punish
- humble
- restrain
