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Chasten Definition & Meaning

chasten
verb
  1. censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
  2. restrain
  3. correct by punishment or discipline

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Frequently asked questions

What does chasten mean?
censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks" restrain correct by punishment or discipline
What part of speech is chasten?
Chasten is a verb.
How many definitions does chasten have?
Chasten has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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