Chasten

To discipline or punish in order to improve behavior or character.

verb

To discipline or punish in order to improve behavior or character.

verb

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The man chased after his son and tried to punish and discipline him due to his skipping classes and poor grades in school.

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CHAY-sən

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looks like 'chaste' + 'en'

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Chasten emphasizes correction aimed at improvement, not mere punishment; it is related to chastise but focuses on reforming behavior.

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chastensverb

chastenedverb

chasteningnoun

chastisernoun

chastisementnoun

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Note: Do not confuse with 'chaste' (morally pure) or with 'hasten' (to speed up).