chasten (v.)

  1. censure severely; She chastised him for his insensitive remarks

    [ Syn: chastise , castigate , objurgate , correct ]

  2. restrain

    [ Syn: moderate , temper ]

  3. correct by punishment or discipline

    [ Syn: tame , subdue ]

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