verb
chasten
Chasten (verb) means to make chaste.
verb
1
To make chaste.
2
To chastize; to punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement.
3
To render humble or restrained.
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Etymology
From Middle English chastien, from Old French chastier (“punish”), from Latin castīgō. Doublet of chastise and castigate and related to chaste.
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What is the meaning of chasten?
"chasten" (verb) means to make chaste.
What are the different meanings of chasten?
"chasten" has 3 main meanings: 1. To make chaste; 2. To chastize; to punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement; 3. To render humble or restrained.