Chastening: meaning, definitions and examples
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chastening
[ ˈtʃeɪs(ə)nɪŋ ]
self-improvement
The act of chastening involves discipline or punishment that is meant to teach a lesson or correct behavior.
Synonyms
correct, discipline, punish
Examples of usage
- His parents used chastening as a way to teach him right from wrong.
- The coach believed in the power of chastening to help his players improve.
literature
Chastening can also refer to a process of refining or purifying, especially in a metaphorical sense.
Synonyms
purging, purification, refinement
Examples of usage
- The character's journey in the novel was a chastening experience that led to personal growth.
- The chastening of her beliefs through life's challenges made her stronger.
Translations
Translations of the word "chastening" in other languages:
🇵🇹 castigo
🇮🇳 ताड़ना
🇩🇪 Züchtigung
🇮🇩 hukuman
🇺🇦 покарання
🇵🇱 karanie
🇯🇵 懲罰
🇫🇷 châtiment
🇪🇸 castigo
🇹🇷 cezalandırma
🇰🇷 징벌
🇸🇦 توبيخ
🇨🇿 trest
🇸🇰 trest
🇨🇳 惩罚
🇸🇮 kaznovanje
🇮🇸 refsingu
🇰🇿 жазалау
🇬🇪 სასჯელი
🇦🇿 cəza
🇲🇽 castigo
Word origin
The word 'chastening' originated from the Middle English term 'chasten,' which in turn came from Old French 'chastier' meaning 'to punish.' The concept of chastening has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with the idea of discipline for moral or spiritual improvement.