chastening

• Существительное, обозначающее выговор или порицание, данное кому-либо за совершённую ошибку, часто с целью исправить или смирить его.

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.

   Выговор или исправление

   • 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.

   Synonymsadmonishmentcastigationchidingcorrectiondisciplinepunishmentrebukereprimandscoldingupbraiding

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по дисциплинированию, исправлению или усмирению кого-либо, часто через наказание или трудности, с целью улучшения их поведения или характера.

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.

   Строго порицать

   • 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.

   Synonymsadmonishberatecastigatechastiserebukereprimandreprovescoldupbraid

   Antonymsapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise

2. Restrain or subdueC1formal

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

   Смирять

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

   Synonymscheckcurbhumblerestrainsubduetame

   Antonymscheeremboldenencourageinspire

3. Correct by punishment or disciplineC1formal

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

   Наказывать с целью исправления

   • 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.

   Synonymsadmonishcastigatechastisecorrectdisciplinepunishrebukereprimandreprove

   Antonymsencouragelaudpraisereward