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chasten vs chastise

chastise vs chasten

chasten and chastise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chasten No No Yes No
chastise No No Yes No
As verbs, chasten and chastise are synonyms defined as:
  • chasten and chastise: censure severely
Other synonyms of chasten include castigate, correct, objurgate.
chasten (verb) chastise (verb)
change by restraining or moderating censure severely
correct by punishment or discipline
censure severely
Difference between chasten and chastise

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