chastening

• Substantiv, das einen Verweis oder eine Rüge bezeichnet, die jemandem wegen eines Fehlers erteilt wird, oft mit dem Ziel, ihn zu bessern oder zu demütigen.

A noun referring to a rebuke or reprimand given to someone for making a mistake, often intended to correct or humble them.

1. Rebuke or correctionC1formal

   A reprimand or punishment intended to correct someone's behavior or make them realize their mistake.

   Verweis oder Zurechtweisung

   • The chastening from his boss made him reconsider his approach.
   • She received a harsh chastening for her careless mistake.
   • The chastening was necessary to teach him a lesson.

   Synonymeadmonishmentcastigationchidingcorrectiondisciplinepunishmentrebukereprimandscoldingupbraiding

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden zu disziplinieren, zu bessern oder zu demütigen, oft durch Bestrafung oder Schwierigkeiten, um sein Verhalten oder seinen Charakter zu verbessern.

A verb used to indicate the act of disciplining, correcting, or subduing someone, often through punishment or hardship, with the aim of improving their behavior or character.

1. Censure severelyC1formal

   To criticize or reprimand someone harshly for their actions or behavior.

   Scharf tadeln

   • The teacher chastened the student for cheating on the exam.
   • He was chastened by his boss for missing the deadline.
   • The committee chastened the official for his misconduct.

   Synonymeadmonishberatecastigatechastiserebukereprimandreprovescoldupbraid

   Antonymeapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise

2. Restrain or subdueC1formal

   To bring someone under control, often by making them feel less proud or confident.

   Demütigen

   • The defeat chastened the team's arrogance.
   • Her harsh words chastened his enthusiasm.
   • The experience chastened his reckless behavior.

   Synonymecheckcurbhumblerestrainsubduetame

   Antonymecheeremboldenencourageinspire

3. Correct by punishment or disciplineC1formal

   To discipline or punish someone in order to improve their behavior or character.

   Durch Strafe züchtigen

   • Parents often chasten their children to teach them right from wrong.
   • The law chastens those who break it with fines or imprisonment.
   • He was chastened by the consequences of his actions.

   Synonymeadmonishcastigatechastisecorrectdisciplinepunishrebukereprimandreprove

   Antonymeencouragelaudpraisereward