The consequences of his actions chastened his behavior.
chasten spirit
Frequency:
60
%
The challenges she faced only served to chasten her spirit.
chasten attitude
Frequency:
50
%
The failure humbled him and chastened his attitude towards success.
Idiomatic Expressions for chasten
Phrase: chastened by defeat
Meaning: to feel humbled or subdued after experiencing a loss or failure
Usage: The team was chastened by defeat in the championship game, but they used it as motivation to train harder for the next season.