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chasten

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In short, a chastened Sri Lankan government will try to muddle through, hope the pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine end soon, and do its best to secure long-term financial health.

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Wrapping up his ill-fated trip, the chastened duke turned to the monarchy’s age-old imperial play book, long an extension of the British government’s, for answers.

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On Wednesday, in his first public statement after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, including from two former aides, he appeared chastened and sounded repentant, words normally not associated with the governor.

The past 100 years have seen great casualties chasten leaders to say they can win the next war from above, without sacrifice.

It should chasten other countries, which can only dream of such mobility.

His delays are all designed for good, either to chasten or to try, and thus confirm and bless His people.

The great God above may chasten us in his wisdom, but rest assured He will never forsake us in His justice.

The lonesome fields and the crumbling houses would touch my imagination, and perhaps chasten my spirit.

But wisely before they preach unto others do they rouse themselves by virtues from the sleep of sin, and do chasten their bodies.

They are feminine in the best sense, and have all the feminine power to attract, to chasten, and to subdue.

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On this page you'll find 88 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to chasten, such as: penalize, abase, admonish, afflict, berate, and castigate.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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