Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Chasten.
How to pronounce chasten:
UK
US
Chasten - as a verb
Censure severely
Example: "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
- bawl out
- berate
- call down
- call on the carpet
- chew out
- chew up
- chide
- dress down
- have words
- jaw
- lambast
- lambaste
- lecture
- rag
- rebuke
- remonstrate
- reprimand
- scold
- take to task
- trounce
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She was chastened by her failure and vowed to work harder next time."
"The coach chastened the players after their poor performance in the game."
"His arrogant attitude was chastened by the humbling experience of being fired."
"The court ruling chastened the company, prompting them to change their unethical practices."
"The teacher's strict discipline chastened the misbehaving students."
Word Game Points
Is CHASTEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chasten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CHASTEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is CHASTEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chasten is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCHASTEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is CHASTEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chasten is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCHASTEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
