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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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