As verbs the difference between praise and chasten
is that praise is to give praise to while chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate.
As a noun praise
is commendation; favourable representation in words.
praise
English
Noun
(
en noun)
commendation; favourable representation in words
worship
Synonyms
* See
Antonyms
* blame
* criticize
* See
Derived terms
* damn with faint praise
* praiseworthy
* sing the praises
Verb
(prais)
To give praise to.
Antonyms
* blame
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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.
