<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to inflict suffering upon for purposes of moral improvement; chastise.</li><li>to restrain; subdue: Age has chastened his violent temper.</li><li>to make chaste in style.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>punish</li><li>discipline</li><li>humble</li><li>simplify</li><li>purify</li></ul>