Associations to the word «Chasten»

Wiktionary

CHASTEN, verb. To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate
CHASTEN, verb. To make chaste; to purify.
CHASTEN, verb. To punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement; to discipline.
CHASTEN, verb. To render humble or restrained.

Dictionary definition

CHASTEN, verb. Censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks".
CHASTEN, verb. Restrain.
CHASTEN, verb. Correct by punishment or discipline.

Wise words

Words to me were magic. You could say a word and it could conjure up all kinds of images or feelings or a chilly sensation or whatever. It was amazing to me that words had this power.
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