Pronunciation: /ˈtʃeɪsən/
verb to discipline or punish in order to correct or improve behavior
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
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.
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.
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