1
[ verb ] restrain or temper

Synonyms

temper moderate

Related terms

change pique

2
[ verb ] censure severely

Synonyms

correct castigate objurgate chastise chastize

Examples

"She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"

Related terms

rebuke flame castigation chiding correction

3
[ verb ] correct by punishment or discipline

Synonyms

tame subdue

Related terms

change break_in domesticate

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

CH EY1 S AH0 N Chaisson  chasen

Similar Spelling

Chasteen chastened chastening chasteness Chastain chestnut Casteneda Castenada

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