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CHASTEN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Chasten.

How to pronounce chasten:

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Chasten - as a verb

Censure severely

Example: "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
castigatechastisecorrectobjurgate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bawl outberatecall downcall on the carpetchew outchew upchidedress downhave wordsjawlambastlambastelectureragrebukeremonstratereprimandscoldtake to tasktrounce
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Change by restraining or moderating

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
temper

Correct by punishment or discipline

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subduetame

Example Sentences

"She was chastened by her failure and vowed to work harder next time."
"The coach chastened the players after their poor performance in the game."
"His arrogant attitude was chastened by the humbling experience of being fired."
"The court ruling chastened the company, prompting them to change their unethical practices."
"The teacher's strict discipline chastened the misbehaving students."
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Word Game Points

Is CHASTEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chasten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHASTEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CHASTEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chasten is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHASTEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is CHASTEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chasten is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHASTEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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