chasten

As an adjective civil

is (uncomparable) having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.

As a verb chasten is

to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate.

Chide is a related term of chasten.

As verbs the difference between chide and chasten

is that chide is to admonish in blame; to reproach angrily while chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate.

Instruct is a related term of chasten.

As verbs the difference between instruct and chasten

is that instruct is (label) to teach by giving instructions while chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate.

As a noun instruct

is (label) instruction.

As an adjective instruct

is (label) arranged; furnished; provided.

Bring_up is a related term of chasten.

As verbs the difference between bring_up and chasten

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

Regulate is a related term of chasten.

As verbs the difference between regulate and chasten

is that regulate is to dictate policy while chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate.

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.

Teach is a related term of chasten.

As a proper noun teach

is (slang) nickname for a teacher.

As a verb chasten is

to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate.

As verbs the difference between commend and chasten

is that commend is to congratulate or reward while chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate.

As a noun commend

is (obsolete) commendation; praise.

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.

As a verb chasten

is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate.

As an adjective celibate is

not married.

As a noun celibate is

one who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually because of being a member of a religious community.