chasten

Verb
  1. Censure severely (synset 200825981)
    "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
    is a type of: bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, scold, take to task, trounce - censure severely or angrily
    subtypes: flame - criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
    same as: castigate, chastise, correct, objurgate
  2. Change by restraining or moderating (synset 200203298)
    is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
    same as: temper
  3. Correct by punishment or discipline (synset 200202809)
    is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
    same as: subdue, tame

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