verb
chasten
Chasten (verb) means to make someone pure or morally clean.
verb
1
To make someone pure or morally clean.
2
To scold or punish someone so that they improve their behaviour.
3
To make someone more humble or hold back their behaviour.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English chastien, from Old French chastier (“punish”), from Latin castīgō; it is a doublet of chastise and castigate, and is related to chaste.
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What is the meaning of chasten?
"chasten" (verb) means to make someone pure or morally clean.
What is another word for chasten?
Other words for "chasten" include correct, temper, objurgate, chastise, subdue, castigate.
What is the opposite of chasten?
Opposites of "chasten" include pamper, spoil, indulge.
What are the different meanings of chasten?
"chasten" has 3 main meanings: 1. To make someone pure or morally clean; 2. To scold or punish someone so that they improve their behaviour; 3. To make someone more humble or hold back their behaviour.
