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chasten

/ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

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verb

Züchtigen, strafen, bessern

To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.

Examples :

"The teacher had to chasten the students for talking during the exam, hoping it would make them more respectful of the rules in the future. "

Der Lehrer musste die Schüler züchtigen, weil sie während der Prüfung redeten, in der Hoffnung, dass sie in Zukunft die Regeln besser respektieren würden.

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verb

Züchtigen, läutern

To make chaste; to purify.

Examples :

"The strict rules of the monastery helped to chasten the young man's wild behavior. "

Die strengen Regeln des Klosters halfen, das wilde Verhalten des jungen Mannes zu züchtigen.

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verb

Züchtigen, strafen, disziplinieren

To punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement; to discipline.

Examples :

"The teacher chastened the student for plagiarizing their essay, hoping to teach them the importance of original work. "

Der Lehrer züchtigte den Schüler wegen Plagiats in seinem Aufsatz, in der Hoffnung, ihm die Bedeutung von Originalarbeit zu vermitteln.

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verb

Zügeln, bändigen, demütigen

To render humble or restrained; to restrain or moderate.

Examples :

"The scolding from his teacher chastened Mark, and he didn't talk back again in class. "

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