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What is chastened in a sentence?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Two Common usages.


1. To correct by punishment or reproof.


-"Catching the child red-handed, Ms.Smith felt justified in chastening the little girl; the little girl seemed unconcerned, forcing Ms.Smith to administer corporal punishment."



2. To restrain; subdue.


-"Years of deprivation and poverty have left George's pride chastened."

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