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Chasten

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chas⋅ten

  [chey-suhn]
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–verb (used with object)
1. to inflict suffering upon for purposes of moral improvement; chastise.
2. to restrain; subdue: Age has chastened his violent temper.
3. to make chaste in style.
Origin:
1520–30; chaste + -en 1 ; r. chaste (v.), ME chastien < OF chastier < L castigāre; see castigate

Related forms:
chas⋅ten⋅er, noun
chas⋅ten⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
chas⋅ten⋅ment, noun

Synonyms:
1. discipline, punish. 2. humble. 3. purify, simplify.

Antonyms:
1. indulge.
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chas·ten   (chā'sən)   
tr.v.   chas·tened, chas·ten·ing, chas·tens

  1. To correct by punishment or reproof; take to task.

  2. To restrain; subdue: chasten a proud spirit.

  3. To rid of excess; refine or purify: chasten a careless writing style.


[Alteration of obsolete chaste, from Middle English chasten, chastien, from Old French chastiier, from Latin castigāre; see castigate.]
chas'ten·er n.
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Word Origin & History

chasten 
1526, from obsolete chaste (v.), c.1200, from O.Fr. chastier (see chastize).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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