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
* See also
Derived terms
* rectifiable
* rectifiably
* rectification
* rectifier
* rectified spirit
Anagrams
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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.
