v. t. | 1. | To correct by punishment; to inflict pain upon the purpose of reclaiming; to discipline; |
2. | To purify from errors or faults; to refine. |
Verb | 1. | chasten - censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks" |
2. | chasten - restrain or temper | |
3. | chasten - correct by punishment or discipline |