chastened Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb censure severely
objurgate; chastise; chasten; castigate; correct.
- She chastised him for his insensitive remarks
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verb restrain
moderate; chasten; temper.
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verb correct by punishment or discipline
chasten; subdue; tame.
WordNet
Chas"tened adjective
Definitions
Corrected; disciplined; refined; purified; toned down. Sir. W. Scott.Of such a finished chastened purity. Tennyson.
