📉chasten

verb
/ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

Meaning

to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue

Example Sentences

The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.

Synonyms

discipline, humble, correct, subdue, restrain

Antonyms

encourage, praise, reward

Collocations

chasten pride, chasten spirit, chasten heart, chasten mind

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