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chas·ten C0258400 (chā′sən)tr.v. chas·tened, chas·ten·ing, chas·tens 1. To correct by punishment or reproof; take to task.2. To restrain; subdue: chasten a proud spirit.3. To rid of excess; refine or purify: chasten a careless writing style. [Alteration of obsolete chaste, from Middle English chasten, chastien, from Old French chastiier, from Latin castigāre; see castigate.] chas′ten·er n.chastened (ˈtʃeɪsənd) adjsubdued; humbledTranslationsThesaurusSeechasten |