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Civil vs Chasten - What's the difference?

civil | chasten |

As an adjective civil

is (uncomparable) having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.

As a verb chasten is

to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate.

civil

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (uncomparable) Having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.
    • She went into civil service because she wanted to help the people .
  • (comparable) Behaving in a reasonable or polite manner.
    • It was very civil of him to stop the argument

    Antonyms

    (ant-top) * (l) (ant-mid) * (l) (ant-bottom)

    Derived terms

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    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.