chasten

As verbs the difference between chasten and regret

is that chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate while regret is to feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.

As a noun regret is

emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.

As verbs the difference between chasten and condemn

is that chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate while condemn is to confer some sort of eternal divine punishment upon.

As verbs the difference between chasten and pruning

is that chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate while pruning is present participle of lang=en.

As a noun pruning is

a removal of excess material from a tree or shrub.

As verbs the difference between reproach and chasten

is that reproach is to criticize or rebuke someone while chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate.

As a noun reproach

is a mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.

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.

Improve is a related term of chasten.

As verbs the difference between improve and chasten

is that improve is (lb) to make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something) while chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate.

As verbs the difference between comply and chasten

is that comply is to yield assent; to accord; agree, or acquiesce; to adapt one's self; to consent or conform while chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate.

Train is a related term of chasten.

As verbs the difference between train and chasten

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

As a noun train

is elongated portion or train can be (obsolete) treachery; deceit.

Chasten is a synonym of afflict.

As verbs the difference between chasten and afflict

is that chasten is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc); to restrain, moderate while afflict is to cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.

As verbs the difference between check and chasten

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

As a noun check

is a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.