What is the meaning of chastened?

Censure severely.
- usage: "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks"
- synonyms: chastise, castigate, objurgate, chasten, correct
Restrain.
- synonyms: chasten, moderate, temper
Correct by punishment or discipline.
- synonyms: tame, chasten, subdue

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