"chasten" in the verb sense
1. chastise, castigate, objurgate, chasten, correct
censure severely
"She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
2. chasten, temper
change by restraining or moderating
3. tame, chasten, subdue
correct by punishment or discipline
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