chasten

[chey-suhn] / ˈtʃeɪ sən /

VERB

correct, humiliate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

penalize

STRONG

abase admonish afflict berate castigate chastise chide cow curb discipline humble objurgate punish rebuke reprehend repress reprimand reproach reprove restrain scold scourge soften subdue tame try upbraid

WEAK

call down exprobate fulminate against have on the carpet rake over the coals take to task tongue-lash

Antonyms

STRONG

aid approve comfort compliment encourage exonerate extol flatter forgive help inspirit laud let go praise promote protect release reward

WEAK

animate assist boost cheer embolden honor uplift

Example Sentences

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In theory, a similar arrangement is possible with a decimated, chastened regime in Tehran.

From Los Angeles Times

While hopes of Champions League progress appear in tatters following their latest chastening defeat, it is Tottenham's Premier League situation which remains most pressing.

From BBC

After a chastening start to the campaign, England surely won't be complacent.

From BBC

It is the obvious question to ask after two chastening defeats which have ended any prospect of a first title since 2020.

From BBC

It is almost a rite of passage for a successful England team to first suffer a chastening Calcutta Cup loss at Murrayfield.

From Barron's

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