vt.

1. （為了使人改正或變好而）懲罰（人）；磨鍊
   He was chastened by the accident; he had nearly died.

   那次事故使他變得謹慎了；當時他差點送命。

2. 抑制，節制；使和緩
   Age has chastened his violent temper.

   隨著年齡的增長，他暴躁的脾氣變溫和了。

3. 使純潔；洗鍊（文體）

v.

1. (of a reproof or misfortune) have a restraining or demoralizing effect on.
2. archaic (especially of God) discipline; punish.