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chastened 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Verb
/ˈCHāsən/,
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chastened, past tense; chastens, 3rd person singular present; chastened, past participle; chastening, present participle;
  1. (of a reproof or misfortune) Have a restraining or moderating effect on
    • - the director was somewhat chastened by his recent flops
    • - a chastening experience
  2. (esp. of God) Discipline; punish

  1. (chasten) chastise: censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
  2. (chasten) restrain
  3. (chasten) tame: correct by punishment or discipline
  4. (chastening) correction: a rebuke for making a mistake
  5. (Chastening) Chastity is sexual behavior of a man or woman acceptable to the moral norms and guidelines of a culture, civilization, or religion.
  6. (chasten) To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate; To make chaste; to purify; To punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement; to discipline; To render humble or restrained
  7. (chasten) Administer spiritual discipline.