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Serving, or being inflicted, as punishment
“Facing the chastening consequences of his actions, he realized the gravity of his mistakes.”
Humiliating or embarrassing experience that leads to self-reflection and personal growth
“After a chastening incident at work, Jennifer was forced to confront her shortcomings, leading to a transformative period of self-reflection and personal growth.”
Characterized by shame, ignominy or dishonor
“The politician's chastening defeat in the election left him with a sense of shame and dishonor.”
Requiring, or involving, great mental or physical effort
Intensely, extremely or unbearably painful
An act of scolding or chastizing
The infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense
Present participle for to make chaste or (morally) pure
“This business is going to chasten your soul, and make you mend your ways.”
Present participle for to punish someone for wrongdoing
“Fate was about to do great things for him, but would first break down his proud spirit and chasten him for his mocking.”
Present participle for to criticize (someone) for a fault or crime
“They often had occasion to chasten him severely, but they endeavored to show their affection even in reproof.”
Present participle for to shame or humiliate someone
“If officials hoped that the humbling experience would chasten him, it quickly became clear that they were mistaken.”
Present participle for to subjugate with harsh treatment
“How can it be that a holy deity would use a violent nation to chasten his own people?”
Present participle for to decrease the value, character, or quality of
Present participle for to discipline (one's body, appetites etc) by suppressing desires
Present participle for to retaliate or get revenge
Present participle for to conquer or be victorious over
Present participle for to be convincingly victorious over
Present participle for to destroy, especially with godly force
Present participle for to cause unease in one's mental state
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