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chastened

/ˈtʃeɪsnd/ /ˈtʃeɪsənd/

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

Examples :

"After failing the exam, he felt chastened and decided to study harder next time. "
attitude character moral emotion mind action

Related Words

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chastised verb

/ˈtʃæstaɪzd/ /tʃæˈstaɪzd/

To punish (someone), especially by corporal punishment.

"The teacher chastised the student for cheating on the test by making him write lines after class. "

Illustration behavior

behavior noun

[bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ]

Human conduct relative to social norms.

"The child's disruptive behavior in class was a concern for the teacher. "

Illustration promised

promised verb

/ˈpɹɒm.ɪst/ /ˈpɹɑ.mɪst/

To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

"He promised to never return to this town again."

Illustration restrained

restrained verb

/rɪˈstreɪnd/ /riˈstreɪnd/

To control or keep in check.

"The teacher restrained the arguing students by asking them to calmly explain their sides. "

Illustration purified

purified adjective

/ˈpjʊrɪfaɪd/ /ˈpjɔːrɪfaɪd/

Made or rendered pure or more pure.

"He will only drink purified water."

Illustration restrain

restrain verb

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/

To control or keep in check.

"The teacher had to restrain the students' excitement so they could listen to the instructions. "

Illustration attitude

attitude noun

/ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈætɪtud/

The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

"The ballet dancer walked with a graceful attitude."

Illustration discipline

discipline noun

/ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

"Maintaining good discipline in class is essential for learning. "

Illustration resolved

resolved verb

/ɹɪˈzɒlvd/ /ɹɪˈzɑlvd/

To find a solution to (a problem).

"The siblings resolved their argument about the TV remote by taking turns. "

Illustration improvement

improvement noun

/ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/

The act of improving; advancement or growth; a bettering

"The improvement in her math scores was noticeable after she started attending extra tutoring sessions. "

Illustration reprimand

reprimand noun

/ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ɹɛpɹɪˈmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/

A severe, formal or official reproof; reprehension, rebuke, private or public.

"The teacher issued a reprimand to the student for disrupting class. "

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moderate noun

/ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/

One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

"The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches."