chasten
(verb)
verb
1. censure severely
- She chastised him for his insensitive remarks
Similar word(s): castigate, chastise, correct, objurgate
Definition categories: communication, berate, chide, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, scold, trounce
2. change by restraining or moderating
Similar word(s): temper
Definition categories: change, alter, modify
3. correct by punishment or discipline