chastening

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.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

chastening - a rebuke for making a mistake chastisement, correction rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"

Translations

chastening [ˈtʃeɪsnɪŋ] ADJ [experience] → aleccionador

chastening [ˈtʃeɪsənɪŋ] adj [experience] → qui fait réfléchir

chastening

adj thought, experience → ernüchternd

chastening [ˈtʃeɪsnɪŋ] adj → che fa riflettere

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chastening [ˈtʃeɪsnɪŋ] adj → che fa riflettere