censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
Used in a Sentence
chasten
How to use chasten in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for chasten.
Editorial note
When thou dost chasten man to punish his sins, gone is all he loved, as if the moth had fretted it away; a breath that passes, and no more.
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Quick take
censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of chasten gathered in one view.
restrain
correct by punishment or discipline
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for chasten.
verb
censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
verb
restrain
verb
correct by punishment or discipline
Example sentences
When thou dost chasten man to punish his sins, gone is all he loved, as if the moth had fretted it away; a breath that passes, and no more.
I wouldn't hasten to silence him, nor chasten him for opening his mouth "in the presence of a person who has an abundance of knowledge," as you put it.
Apple touting adblocking as a feature of iOS 9 is another example of market forces working to chasten advertisers and publishers for asking too much from consumers.
Sometimes a conspiracy can be implicit; emergent; driven by the biology and the natural drives of the authoritarian, power-seeking mind, driven to reinforce their own authority; to proclaim and strut their status, and to demean and chasten their "inferiors".
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use chasten in a sentence?
When thou dost chasten man to punish his sins, gone is all he loved, as if the moth had fretted it away; a breath that passes, and no more.
What does chasten mean?
censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
What part of speech is chasten?
chasten is commonly used as verb.