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chastening

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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.
[Alteration of obsolete chaste, from Middle English chasten, chastien, from Old French chastiier, from Latin castigre; see castigate.]
chasten·er n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.chastening - a rebuke for making a mistakechastening - 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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