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Chasten vs Subdue - What's the difference?

chasten | subdue | Synonyms |

As verbs the difference between chasten and subdue

is that chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate while subdue is to overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

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.

    • subdue

    English

    Verb

    (subdu)
  • To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
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  • To bring (a country) under control by force.

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