How Do You Spell CHASTEN?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈe͡ɪstən] (IPA)

The word "chasten" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /ˈtʃeɪs(ə)n/. The "ch" sounds like the "ch" in "chew," while the "a" is pronounced like the "a" in "raid." The "s" sounds like the "s" in "sit" and is followed by a short "e" sound, similar to the "e" in "pet." The final "n" is pronounced with a soft nasal sound, similar to the "n" in "win." The word has a total of two syllables, with the stress placed on the first syllable, "chas."

CHASTEN Meaning and Definition

1. Chasten is a verb that primarily refers to the act of disciplining or correcting someone's behavior in order to improve or refine their character. It implies an intention to humble, correct, or reprimand someone, usually in response to their wrongdoing or inappropriate behavior. The term "chasten" also carries the connotation of teaching a valuable lesson through punishment or criticism, with the ultimate goal of instilling a sense of humility or contrition.

   When someone is chastened, they are made to feel a sense of guilt or remorse for their actions, resulting in a change of behavior or attitude. This can be achieved through various means, such as reproof, criticism, or even through experiencing the negative consequences of their actions. Chastening may involve administering a verbal or physical admonishment, or it can be achieved indirectly by allowing someone to learn from their own mistakes.

   The concept of chastening is often associated with the idea of discipline or correction within personal or moral realms. However, it can also be applied in wider contexts, such as societal or institutional settings. In these contexts, chastening may be carried out by a higher authority, such as a parent, teacher, or employer, with the aim of guiding and improving the conduct and behavior of individuals or groups.

2. To correct; to punish for the purpose of reclaiming an offender; to afflict in any way; to purify.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CHASTEN

• chasen
• chassed
• chastiy
• chastle
• chasin
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• chaosen
• chirsten
• wasten
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• chaiste
• chsoen
• husten
• castin
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• chosien
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• choseen
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• chossen
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• chiften
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• chastee
• chastan
• chastend
• Chasmel
• chastra
• chassen
• Chaslee
• Chaston
• Chaotee
• chastin
• chastid
• chastien
• chrstel
• chacoen
• chasgun
• Chastaen
• Chastaene
• Chylten
• Claxten
• chasites
• Laasten
• Chasonn
• cheastont
• Chavien
• Chetten
• Shaston
• Shastun
• Chastonn
• chaquen

Etymology of CHASTEN

The word chasten originated from the Middle English term chastien, which derived from the Old French verb chastier, meaning to punish or to chastise. The Old French term itself came from the Latin word castigare, which has a similar meaning of to rebuke or to reprove.

Similar spelling words for CHASTEN

• castenada,
• chastened,
• chestnut,
• chasteen,
• chosen,
• Casteneda,
• chastain,
• chasteness,
• hasten,
• chastening,
• christen,
• chased.

Conjugate verb Chasten

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have chastened

you would have chastened

he/she/it would have chastened

we would have chastened

they would have chastened

I would have chasten

you would have chasten

he/she/it would have chasten

we would have chasten

they would have chasten

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been chastening

you would have been chastening

he/she/it would have been chastening

we would have been chastening

they would have been chastening

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would chasten

you would chasten

he/she/it would chasten

we would chasten

they would chasten

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be chastening

you would be chastening

he/she/it would be chastening

we would be chastening

they would be chastening

FUTURE

I will chasten

you will chasten

he/she/it will chasten

we will chasten

they will chasten

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be chastening

you will be chastening

he/she/it will be chastening

we will be chastening

they will be chastening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have chastened

you will have chastened

he/she/it will have chastened

we will have chastened

they will have chastened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been chastening

you will have been chastening

he/she/it will have been chastening

we will have been chastening

they will have been chastening

IMPERATIVE

you chasten

we let´s chasten

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to chasten

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was chastening

you were chastening

he/she/it was chastening

we were chastening

they were chastening

PAST PARTICIPLE

chastened

PAST PERFECT

I had chastened

you had chastened

he/she/it had chastened

we had chastened

they had chastened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been chastening

you had been chastening

he/she/it had been chastening

we had been chastening

they had been chastening

PRESENT

I chasten

you chasten

he/she/it chastens

we chasten

they chasten

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am chastening

you are chastening

he/she/it is chastening

we are chastening

they are chastening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

chastening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have chastened

you have chastened

he/she/it has chastened

we have chastened

they have chastened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been chastening

you have been chastening

he/she/it has been chastening

we have been chastening

they have been chastening

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it chasten

SIMPLE PAST

I chastened

you chastened

he/she/it chastened

we chastened

they chastened