Added 10 October 2026
chasten
/ˈt͡ʃeɪ.sən/ verb
Latin root: castīgō Wiktionary
verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about chasten at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Censure severely.
She chastised him for his insensitive remarks
- Change by restraining or moderating.
- Correct by punishment or discipline.
Origin
From Middle English chastien, from Old French chastier (“punish”), from Latin castīgō. Doublet of chastise and castigate and related to chaste.
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