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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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

Scotland had been heavily criticised for squandering a 21-0 lead in a chastening November loss at home to Argentina.

From Barron's

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City are tasked with chasing down the best team in the world in Premier League leaders Arsenal as he launched a defiant defence of his players after a chastening week.

From Barron's

City suffered one of the most chastening results in their history on Tuesday as the Norwegian minnows claimed their first Champions League group-stage victory.

From Barron's

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