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lecture vs chasten

chasten vs lecture

lecture is a noun but chasten is not a noun.

lecture and chasten both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lecture Yes No Yes No
chasten No No Yes No
As verbs, chasten is a hyponym of lecture; that is, chasten is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lecture:
  • lecture: censure severely or angrily
  • chasten: censure severely
Other hyponyms of lecture include castigate, chastise, correct, objurgate, brush down, tell off.
lecture (noun) chasten (noun)
teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
a speech that is open to the public
a lengthy rebuke
lecture (verb) chasten (verb)
censure severely or angrily change by restraining or moderating
deliver a lecture or talk correct by punishment or discipline
censure severely
Difference between lecture and chasten

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