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chasten chasten /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/ verb [T usually passive] FORMAL ↑Verb Endings for chasten ► F0 to make someone understand that they have failed or done something wrong and make them want to improve: » He was chastened by the defeat and determined to work harder.Thesaurus+: ↑Chastising and rebuking |