Synonyms for chasten

Verb

1. chastise, castigate, objurgate, chasten, correct, call on the carpet, rebuke, rag, trounce, reproof, lecture, reprimand, jaw, dress down, call down, scold, chide, berate, bawl out, remonstrate, chew out, chew up, have words, lambaste, lambast

usage: censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"

2. chasten, moderate, temper, change, alter, modify

usage: restrain or temper

3. tame, chasten, subdue, change, alter, modify

usage: correct by punishment or discipline