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Definition
to decrease confidence by making someone realize they have done poorly
or (archaically): to severely criticize or punish
or (archaically): to severely criticize or punish
- "And Koorshid pointed out one who had more than any contributed to the death of my father," said Haidee, in a tone of chastened anger.Chapters 77-78 (52% in)
There are no more uses of "chasten" in The Count of Monte Cristo.
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