Chastening — synonyms, definition

1. chastening (Noun)

chastisement correction

chastening (Noun) — A rebuke for making a mistake.

rebuke reprehension reprimand reproof reproval

2. chastening (Verb)

castigating chastising correcting moderating objurgating subduing taming tempering

chastening (Verb) — Censure severely. ex. "She chastened him for his insensitive remarks"

chastening (Verb) — Restrain.

chastening (Verb) — Correct by punishment or discipline.

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