Associations to the word «Chasten»
Noun
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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.