chastening

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.

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[Alteration of obsolete chaste, from Middle English chasten, chastien, from Old French chastiier, from Latin castigāre; see castigate.]

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chas′ten·er n.

chastening

(ˈtʃeɪsənɪŋ) adjhumbling

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chastening - a rebuke for making a mistake chastisement, correctionrebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face"

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