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chasten
To correct by punishment or reproof; take to task.
To restrain; subdue:
To punish in order to correct or make better; chastise

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1. To correct by punishment or reproof; take to task.
2. To restrain; subdue:
3. To punish in order to correct or make better; chastise
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chastise
(Archaic) To chasten
To punish, esp. by beating
To punish, as for wrongdoing.

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1. (Archaic) To chasten
2. To punish, esp. by beating
3. To punish, as for wrongdoing.
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demean
To behave, conduct, or comport (oneself)
To conduct or behave (oneself) in a particular manner:
To lower in status or character; degrade or humble:

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1. To behave, conduct, or comport (oneself)
2. To conduct or behave (oneself) in a particular manner:
3. To lower in status or character; degrade or humble:
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meeken
To make or become meek or submissive.

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1. To make or become meek or submissive.
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