chasten

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chas·ten / ˈchāsən/ • v. [tr.] (of a reproof or misfortune) have a restraining or moderating effect on: the director was somewhat chastened by his recent flops. ∎  archaic (esp. of God) discipline; punish.DERIVATIVES: chas·ten·er / ˈchās(ə)nər/ n.

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chasten

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chasten discipline, chastise XVI; restrain, subdue XIX. Extension (with -EN 5) of †chaste vb. XIII (— OF. chastier :- L. castigāre CASTIGATE).

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