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chastened

UK
/ˈtʃeɪsənd/
US
/ˈtʃeɪsənd/

Translations

chastenedpast participle
UK
/ˈtʃeɪsənd/
US
/ˈtʃeɪsənd/
Past-participle form used adjectivally; more precise than generic ADJECTIVE tag.
After the defeat, he returned home a chastened man.
После поражения он вернулся домой смирённым человеком.
Additional translations
усмирённый
укрощённый
Synonyms
corrected
disciplined
humble
subdued
restrained
chastenverb

chastened

Past Simple

chastened
Past Simple
chastened
Past Participle
chastening
Gerund
UK
/ˈtʃeɪsən/
US
/ˈtʃeɪsən/
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.
Synonyms
reprimand
restrain
humble
subdue
correct
punish
discipline

Definitions

chastenedpast participle
Having a subdued or humbled demeanor, often as a result of a rebuke or misfortune.
After the harsh criticism from his mentor, he appeared chastened and more willing to listen.
chastenverb
To discipline or correct by punishment or reproof.
The teacher chastened the student for his disruptive behavior in class.
To subdue or restrain; to moderate.
The harsh realities of life chastened his youthful arrogance.
To purify or refine by affliction.
The difficult experiences chastened her spirit, making her more compassionate.
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