chasten

  1. Verb.  o punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.
  2. Verb.  o make chaste; to purify.
  3. Verb.  o punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement; to discipline.
  4. Verb.  o render humble or restrained.

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