Chasten (Verb)
Meaning 1
Correct by punishment or discipline.
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 2
Change by restraining or moderating.
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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- Trounce
- Jaw
- Have Words
- Call On The Carpet
- Lecture
- Call Down
- Chide
- Dress Down
- Lambaste
- Chew Out
- Rebuke
- Bawl Out
- Chew Up
- Scold
- Berate
- Lambast
- Take To Task
- Reprimand
- Remonstrate