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chasten

/ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

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verb

Châtier, corriger, réprimander

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. "

Le professeur a dû châtier les élèves pour avoir parlé pendant l'examen, espérant que cela les rendrait plus respectueux des règles à l'avenir.

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verb

Châtier, purifier

To make chaste; to purify.

Examples :

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

Les règles strictes du monastère ont aidé à purifier le comportement sauvage du jeune homme.

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verb

Châtier, réprimander, discipliner

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. "

Le professeur a réprimandé l'élève pour avoir plagié son essai, espérant lui enseigner l'importance du travail original.

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verb

Châtier, réprimander, modérer

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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