Meaning & use
Chasten
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To discipline, correct, or humble someone, typically through reproof or hardship, in order to improve their behavior or attitude.
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The harsh criticism chastened him into taking his responsibilities more seriously.
Years of failure had chastened her youthful overconfidence.
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Chasten shares a root with 'chastise' but usually implies a milder, more moral or humbling correction rather than physical punishment.
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