Definition of Chasten
to punish or reprimand in order to correct
Examples of Chasten in a sentence
As a parent, I don’t 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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