| Word | Chasten |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to punish or reprimand in order to correct |
| Example 1 | As a parent, I don’t feel spanking is a good way to chasten your kids. |
| Example 2 | The teenager rolled her eyes as her teacher continued to chasten her for never turning in her assignments. |
| Example 3 | In court, the judge will probably chasten the repeat offender with a lecture and a harsh sentence. |
| Example 4 | A ten-minute timeout is not enough to chasten the rebellious young boy. |
| Example 5 | When I was a child, my parents would chasten me by taking all of my toys. |
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