Chasten

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To rebuke or discipline someone severely in order to correct their behaviour.

“The manager's blunt feedback was intended to chasten rather than discourage.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈt͡ʃeɪ.sən/

Syllables

chas·ten

Related Words

Synonyms

chastisecastigateobjurgatecorrect temper tame subdue

Antonyms

praise commend encourage

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

CHASTE plus -N. The TEN ending is a useful anchor. Six letters with good vowel coverage.

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Scrabble

H (4) and the two-tile extension from CHASTE make this a flexible play. Hooks to CHASTENED.

Words Related to Chasten

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “chasten” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

chaster

Words you can make from Chasten

Shorter words formed from the letters in “chasten”.

ascent athens centas chants chaste cheats enacts hasten sachet scathe secant snatch stance stanch stench taches thanes achen aches acnes antes ashen ashet canes

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