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chasten

verb

/ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

Meaning

to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue

The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.

discipline, humble, correct, subdue, restrain

encourage, praise, reward

chasten pride, chasten spirit, chasten heart, chasten mind

To receive money as payment for work that you do.

to stick firmly to something or follow a belief or rule

to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful

To swing or move back and forth between two points or states

to open or extend something over an area

To stick firmly to something or stay attached.