1. chastening - noun
· a rebuke for making a mistake
Synonym(s): correction, chastisement
Hypernym(s): rebuke, reproof, reproval, reprehension, reprimand
2. chasten - verb
· censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
Synonym(s): chastise, castigate, objurgate, correct
Hypernym(s): call_on_the_carpet, take_to_task, rebuke, rag, trounce, lecture, reprimand, jaw, dress_down, call_down, scold, chide, berate, bawl_out, remonstrate, chew_out, chew_up, have_words, lambaste, lambast
3. chasten - verb
· change by restraining or moderating
Synonym(s): temper
Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify
4. chasten - verb
· correct by punishment or discipline
Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify
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