chasten /chāsˈn/ transitive verb

1. To free from faults by punishing
2. Hence, to discipline or punish
3. To purify or refine
4. To restrain, subdue, moderate, or temper

chāsˈtened adjective

1. Purified
2. Modest
3. Tempered

chāsˈtener noun

chasteˈness noun

chāsˈtenment noun

chastīsˈable adjective

chastise /chas-tīzˈ/ transitive verb

1. To inflict esp physical punishment upon for the purpose of correction
2. To subdue to a state of order or obedience
3. To refine, purify, correct (obsolete)
4. To moderate, restrain (archaic)

chastisement /chasˈtiz-mənt/ noun

chastisˈer noun

chastity /chasˈti-ti/ noun

1. Sexual purity
2. Virginity or celibacy
3. Refinement of style
4. Moderation

chaste tree noun

A small European and Asian tree (Vitex agnus-castus) with upright panicles of violet-blue, fragrant flowers

chastity belt noun

1. A device said to have been worn by eg wives of absent crusaders, to prevent their having sexual intercourse
2. A device made in modern times according to its supposed design