chasten

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

chas·ten (chāʹsən)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.] chasʹten·er n.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  tame, subdue, moderate, temper, chastise, castigate, objurgate, correct