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to chasten
01
corrigir, moderar
to make someone or something better or more reasonable by limiting excess or moderating behavior
Transitive: to chasten a behaviour
Exemplos
The defeat chastened the team's arrogance.
A derrota refreou a arrogância da equipe.
02
castigar, disciplinar
to improve behavior by imposing punishment or strict discipline
Transitive: to chasten sb
Exemplos
The court 's ruling was meant to chasten negligent companies.
A decisão do tribunal visava castigar as empresas negligentes.
03
repreender, censurar
to strongly criticize or rebuke someone for their actions
Transitive: to chasten sb
Exemplos
He was publicly chastened for his offensive remarks.
Ele foi publicamente castigado por seus comentários ofensivos.
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