[ 'tʃeɪs(ə)n ]
■ verb
1》 (of a reproof or misfortune) have a restraining or demoralizing effect on.
2》 archaic (especially of God) discipline; punish.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
C16: from an obs. verb chaste , from OFr. chastier , from L. castigare 'castigate', from castus 'chaste'.