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chastened

The correct spelling is chastened.

How to pronounce chastened

verb

Say it like: Cha-ste-ned

The correct spelling is chastened. To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.
  2. 2.To make chaste; to purify.
  3. 3.To punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement; to discipline.
  4. 4.To render humble or restrained; to restrain or moderate.

adjective

  1. 1.Made chaste; purified; modest.
  2. 2.Chastised.

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