1. (

• chastise ,
• castigate ,
• objurgate ,
• chasten ,
• correct

) censure severely; "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks" ;

2. (

• chasten ,
• temper ,

) change by restraining or moderating ;

3. (

• tame ,
• chasten ,
• subdue

) correct by punishment or discipline ;