Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The act of chastening.
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Examples
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For, as it was, the restraint of one instinct of his nature implied the over-indulgence of another which stood in at least as much need of chastenment.
Sterne Traill, H D 1882
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Husband looked at the gaurd, hung his head and dropped his shoulders in an exaggerated attitude of chastenment.
Blogs Are Stupid 2008
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