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Chasten vs Chastize - What's the difference?

chasten | chastize |

As verbs the difference between chasten and chastize

is that chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate while chastize is alternative form of lang=en.

chasten

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate
  • To make chaste; to purify.
  • To punish or reprimand for the sake of improvement; to discipline.
  • To render humble or restrained.

    • chastize

    English

    Verb

    (chastiz)

    • Usage notes

    The z spelling is archaic in British English, but appears occasionally in modern American writings.