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chastened
UK
/ˈtʃeɪsənd/
US
/ˈtʃeɪsənd/
UK
/ˈtʃeɪsənd/
US
/ˈtʃeɪsənd/
Past-participle form used adjectivally; more precise than generic ADJECTIVE tag.
Translations
After the defeat, he returned home a chastened man.
После поражения он вернулся домой смирённым человеком.
Additional translations
Definitions
After the harsh criticism from his mentor, he appeared chastened and more willing to listen.
chastened
Past Simple
chastened
Past Simple
chastened
Past Participle
chastening
Gerund
UK
/ˈtʃeɪsən/
US
/ˈtʃeɪsən/
Translations
Life has a way of chastening those who are too proud.
Жизнь умеет смирять тех, кто слишком горд.
He tried to chasten his anger before speaking.
Он попытался обуздать свой гнев перед тем, как заговорить.
The teacher had to chasten the student for his misbehavior.
Учителю пришлось наказать ученика за его плохое поведение.
Definitions
The teacher chastened the student for his disruptive behavior in class.
The harsh realities of life chastened his youthful arrogance.
The difficult experiences chastened her spirit, making her more compassionate.