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