Rectify vs Chasten - What's the difference?

As verbs the difference between rectify and chasten

is that rectify is to correct or amend something while chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.

rectify

English

Verb

(en-verb)

To correct or amend something.

(chemistry) To purify or refine, especially by distillation.

(electronics) To convert alternating current into direct current.

(transitive) To produce (as factitious gin or brandy) by redistilling bad wines or strong spirits (whisky, rum, etc.) with flavourings.

(transitive) To adjust (a globe) in order to prepare for the solution of a proposed problem.

Synonyms

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Derived terms

* rectifiable * rectifiably * rectification * rectifier * rectified spirit

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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.