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Chastening
To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.
📖 Definitions of "Chastening"
verb
- 1
To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.
- 2
To make chaste; to purify.
- 3
To punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement; to discipline.
- 4
To render humble or restrained; to restrain or moderate.
noun
- 1
The act by which somebody is chastened.
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