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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During his tenure as mayor, he came out and married Chasten Glazeman; they adopted newborn fraternal twins in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2024

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also addressed the comments earlier this week, speaking about adopting twins with his husband, Chasten.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2024

They recently rubbed elbows at a bar in the nation’s capital with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten, during Pride festivities.

From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2023

Chasten Buttigieg, who said he doesn’t expect to hear from Pence, called the remarks “part of a much bigger trend attacking families.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2023

Stupefy my heart to every day's monotony, Seal up my eyes, I would not look so far, Chasten my steps to peaceful regularity, Bow down my head lest I behold a star.

From A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass by Lowell, Amy

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