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chasten

chas·ten
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [chey-suh n]
    • /ˈtʃeɪ sən/
    • /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [chey-suh n]
    • /ˈtʃeɪ sən/

Definitions of chasten word

  • verb chasten If you are chastened by something, it makes you regret that you have behaved badly or stupidly. 3
  • verb chasten to bring to a state of submission; subdue; tame 3
  • verb chasten to discipline or correct by punishment 3
  • verb chasten to moderate; restrain; temper 3
  • verb transitive chasten to punish in order to correct or make better; chastise 3
  • verb transitive chasten to restrain from excess; subdue 3
See all 17 definitions of chasten

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Origin of chasten

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; chaste + -en1; replacing chaste (v.), Middle English chastien < Old French chastier < Latin castigāre; see castigate

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Parts of speech for Chasten

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Chasten

chasten popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

chasten usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for chasten

verb chasten

  • penalize — to subject to a penalty, as a person.
  • rebuke — to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
  • subdue — to conquer and bring into subjection: Rome subdued Gaul.
  • soften — to make soft or softer.
  • curb — If you curb something, you control it and keep it within limits.
All 38 Synonyms of chasten

Antonyms for chasten

verb chasten

  • compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • release — to lease again.
  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
  • laud — to praise; extol.
All 22 Antonyms of chasten

Top questions with chasten

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Related words

  • chastise

    If you chastise someone, you speak to them angrily or punish them for something wrong that they have done.
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