chastening

verb

Meaning

To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.
To make chaste; to purify.
To punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement; to discipline.
To render humble or restrained; to restrain or moderate.
The act by which somebody is chastened.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

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Sources

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