chasten

English

/ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

verb
Definitions
  • 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; to restrain or moderate.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English chastien derived from Old French chastier (punish) derived from Latin castīgāre root from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ- (drive, lead, push, herd).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂eǵ-

Gloss

drive, lead, push, herd

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

鉛

Emoji
🚂

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