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chasten

('/tS//eI/s/@/n )

censure severely(verb.communication)

Synonym:
castigate, chastise, correct, objurgate

source: wordnet30
restrain(verb.change)

Synonym:
hold down, moderate, temper

source: wordnet30
correct by punishment or discipline(verb.change)

Synonym:
subdue, tame

source: wordnet30
To correct by punishment; to inflict pain upon the purpose of reclaiming; to discipline; as, to chasten a son with a rod.(verb)

source: webster1913

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