Chasten
verb
To correct or discipline someone by giving them a punishment or suffering.
The prison experience chastened him, and he never broke the law again
Often appears as...
- chasten by punishment
- chasten with severity
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To make someone or something less proud or confident.
Their defeat in the final match chastened the team's spirits
Often appears as...
- chasten the pride
- chasten the spirit
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To make something less severe or extreme, usually in the context of emotions or situations.
He was chastened by his narrow escape from the accident
Often appears as...
- chasten the situation
- chasten the emotion
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To correct or discipline someone by giving them a punishment or suffering.
The prison experience chastened him, and he never broke the law again
Often appears as...
- chasten by punishment
- chasten with severity
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To make someone or something less proud or confident.
Their defeat in the final match chastened the team's spirits
Often appears as...
- chasten the pride
- chasten the spirit
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To make something less severe or extreme, usually in the context of emotions or situations.
He was chastened by his narrow escape from the accident
Often appears as...
- chasten the situation
- chasten the emotion
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Moral Aspect
Chasten often relates to moral improvement through learning from mistakes or hardships.
The scammer was chastened by his time spent reflecting in jail.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious 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.
Pro Tip 3/3External Influence
Chastening usually involves an external force, event, or person causing the discipline.
The harsh criticism from her peers chastened her behavior.
Pro Tip 1/3Moral Aspect
Chasten often relates to moral improvement through learning from mistakes or hardships.
The scammer was chastened by his time spent reflecting in jail.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious 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.
Pro Tip 3/3External Influence
Chastening usually involves an external force, event, or person causing the discipline.
The harsh criticism from her peers chastened her behavior.
Pro Tip 1/3Moral Aspect
Chasten often relates to moral improvement through learning from mistakes or hardships.
The scammer was chastened by his time spent reflecting in jail.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious 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.
Pro Tip 3/3External 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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wow he really is big chasten you said law I don't think I've ever said law out loud before first for me you have said that that that disgusted look that he has I don't know
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 35 PIPE...
wow he really is big chasten you said law I don't think I've ever said law out loud before first for me you have said that that that disgusted look that he has I don't know
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