chasten

 
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃeɪs(ə)n/

verb

[with object]
  • (of a reproof or misfortune) have a restraining or moderating effect on: the director was somewhat chastened by his recent flops (as adjective chastening) a chastening experience
  • archaic (especially of God) discipline; punish.

Derivatives

chastener

noun

Origin:

early 16th century: from an obsolete verb chaste, from Old French chastier, from Latin castigare 'castigate', from castus 'morally pure, chaste'