Chasten

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃeɪsən/

Chasten (verb)

  1. To punish someone in a way that makes them behave better in the future.
  2. To reduce someone’s pride or confidence, often after a mistake or failure.
  3. To cause pain or difficulty that corrects a person’s attitude or actions.

Examples

  • The coach chasten the team with strict rules.
  • The teacher chasten students by removing privileges.