
Chasten
Moral Aspect
Chasten often relates to moral improvement through learning from mistakes or hardships.

The scammer was chastened by his time spent reflecting in jail.
Serious Tone
Using 'chasten' implies a serious situation and is not used lightly or in humor.

His flippant attitude towards work was chastened after the serious warning.
External Influence
Chastening usually involves an external force, event, or person causing the discipline.

The harsh criticism from her peers chastened her behavior.
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AdmonishCorrectDisciplineHumblePunishReprimandReproveSubdue
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