chasten

chas·ten  (chsn)

tr.v. chas·tened, chas·ten·ing, chas·tens

1. To correct by punishment or reproof; take to task.

2. To restrain; subdue: chasten a proud spirit.

3. To rid of excess; refine or purify: chasten a careless writing style.

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[Alteration of obsolete chaste, from Middle English chasten, chastien, from Old French chastiier, from Latin castigre; see castigate.]

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chasten·er n.

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chasten [chase-en]

Verb

to subdue (someone) by criticism [Latin castigare]

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	chasten - censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks" castigate, chastise, objurgate, correct flame - criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium; "the person who posted an inflammatory message got flamed" call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, bawl out, berate, rebuke, reproof, scold, take to task, call down, lambast, lambaste, lecture, reprimand, remonstrate, trounce, jaw, rag - censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
	2.	chasten - restrain temper, moderate alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
	3.	chasten - correct by punishment or discipline tame, subdue alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

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chasten

verb subdue, discipline, cow, curb, humble, soften, humiliate, tame, afflict, repress, put in your place