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Chasten vs Restrain - What's the difference?

chasten | restrain | Related terms |

Chasten is a related term of restrain.


As verbs the difference between chasten and restrain

is that chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate while restrain is   to control or keep in check.

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.
  • restrain

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  •   To control or keep in check.
  •   To deprive of liberty.
  •   To restrict or limit.
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    Derived terms

    * restraint

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