Definitions

chasten

[chey-suhn] / ˈtʃeɪ sən /

VERB

correct, humiliate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

penalize

STRONG

abase admonish afflict berate castigate chastise chide cow curb discipline humble objurgate punish rebuke reprehend repress reprimand reproach reprove restrain scold scourge soften subdue tame try upbraid

WEAK

call down exprobate fulminate against have on the carpet rake over the coals take to task tongue-lash

Antonyms

STRONG

aid approve comfort compliment encourage exonerate extol flatter forgive help inspirit laud let go praise promote protect release reward

WEAK

animate assist boost cheer embolden honor uplift

Example Sentences

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Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg, captured the frustration with conservative media’s selective outrage.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

On “The Late Show” on Thursday, Mr. Buttigieg invited Mr. Johnson, an evangelical Christian, to come to see the “chaos” and normalcy at his home with his husband Chasten and their adopted toddlers.

From Washington Times • Nov. 3, 2023

The organization, which works toward protecting LGBTQ+ students from being bullied, has as its event co-chairs Chasten Buttigieg, husband of Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and Billy Porter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2023

"We're extremely pleased, really emotional when things go well," said Jim Chasten, team leader from the Kent Fire and Rescue Service.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2023

Chasten, chās′n, v.t. to free from faults by punishing—hence to punish, to purify or refine: to restrain or moderate.—p.adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

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