1. to correct or discipline someone, especially through punishment or criticism
Usage: formal
2. to make someone more humble or subdued through hardship or suffering
Usage: formal

Examples

• The coach chastened the players after their poor performance.
• Her parents chastened her for breaking curfew.
• The harsh criticism chastened his arrogant attitude.
• The difficult experience chastened him and made him more thoughtful.
• The teacher’s stern words were meant to chasten the disruptive student.
• Years of hardship had chastened the once-proud businessman.