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chasten

/chey-suhn/US // ˈtʃeɪ sən //UK // (ˈtʃeɪsən) //

惩戒,责罚,督责,鞭笞

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to inflict suffering upon for purposes of moral improvement; chastise.
    • : to restrain; subdue: Age has chastened his violent temper.
    • : to make chaste in style.

Synonyms & Antonyms

verbcorrect, humiliate
Forms: chastened
Antonyms

Examples

  • On Wednesday, in his first public statement after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, including from two former aides, he appeared chastened and sounded repentant, words normally not associated with the governor.

  • The past 100 years have seen great casualties chasten leaders to say they can win the next war from above, without sacrifice.

  • It should chasten other countries, which can only dream of such mobility.

  • His delays are all designed for good, either to chasten or to try, and thus confirm and bless His people.

  • The great God above may chasten us in his wisdom, but rest assured He will never forsake us in His justice.

  • The lonesome fields and the crumbling houses would touch my imagination, and perhaps chasten my spirit.

  • But wisely before they preach unto others do they rouse themselves by virtues from the sleep of sin, and do chasten their bodies.

  • They are feminine in the best sense, and have all the feminine power to attract, to chasten, and to subdue.