chasten

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de discipliner, corriger ou soumettre quelqu'un, souvent par une punition ou des difficultés, afin d'améliorer son comportement ou son caractère.

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.

   Réprimander sévèrement

   • 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.

   Synonymesadmonishberatecastigatechastiserebukereprimandreprovescoldupbraid

   Antonymesapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise

2. Restrain or subdueC1formal

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

   mater, réprimer

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

   Synonymescheckcurbhumblerestrainsubduetame

   Antonymescheeremboldenencourageinspire

3. Correct by punishment or disciplineC1formal

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

   Corriger par la punition ou la discipline

   • 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.

   Synonymesadmonishcastigatechastisecorrectdisciplinepunishrebukereprimandreprove

   Antonymesencouragelaudpraisereward