chasten
1. [ verb ] restrain or temper
Synonyms: temper moderate
Related terms: change pique
2. [ verb ] censure severely
Synonyms: correct castigate objurgate chastise chastize
Examples:

"She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"

Related terms: rebuke flame castigation chiding correction
3. [ verb ] correct by punishment or discipline
Synonyms: tame subdue
Related terms: change break_in domesticate
Similar spelling:   Chasteen
  chastened
  chastening
  chasteness
  Chastain
  chestnut
  Casteneda
  Castenada