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Rarechastening
The correct spelling is chastening.
How to pronounce chastening
verb
Say it like: Cha-ste-nin-g
The correct spelling is chastening. To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.
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Meanings
verb
- 1.To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.
- 2.To make chaste; to purify.
- 3.To punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement; to discipline.
- 4.To render humble or restrained; to restrain or moderate.
noun
- 1.The act by which somebody is chastened.
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