Pronunciation: /ˈtʃeɪsən/

Definitions of chasten

verb to discipline or punish in order to correct or improve behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher chastened the student for talking in class.

A2 The coach chastened the player for not following the game plan.

B1 The manager chastened the employee for making a mistake on the project.

B2 The judge chastened the lawyer for being disrespectful in court.

C1 The professor chastened the student for plagiarizing their research paper.

C2 The CEO chastened the board members for not meeting their quarterly targets.

adjective having a chastening or disciplining effect

Example Sentences

A1 She was chasten by her teacher for not completing her homework.

A2 The coach's chasten attitude helped the team improve their performance.

B1 The CEO's chasten leadership style motivated employees to work harder.

B2 The politician's chasten response to the scandal impressed the public.

C1 The artist's chasten approach to his work reflected his dedication to his craft.

C2 The professor's chasten criticism of the student's thesis pushed them to revise and improve it.

Examples of chasten in a Sentence

formal The teacher's harsh words were meant to chasten the students for their unruly behavior.

informal My parents always chasten me when I forget to do my chores.

slang I got chastened by my boss for being late to work again.

figurative The failure of his business venture served to chasten his overly optimistic attitude towards entrepreneurship.

Grammatical Forms of chasten

past tense

chastened

plural

chasten

comparative

more chasten

superlative

most chasten

present tense

chastens

future tense

will chasten

perfect tense

has chastened

continuous tense

is chastening

singular

chastens

positive degree

chasten

infinitive

to chasten

gerund

chastening

participle

chastening

Origin and Evolution of chasten

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'chasten' originated from the Old French word 'chastier' which means to punish or discipline.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'chasten' has evolved to include the idea of correcting or disciplining someone in order to improve their behavior or character.