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Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th
chasten
chas·ten (chāʹsən)tr.v. chas·tened, chas·ten·ing, chas·tens 1. To correct by punishment or reproof; take to task. 2. To restrain; subdue: chasten a proud spirit. 3. To rid of excess; refine or purify: chasten a careless writing style. [Alteration of obsolete chaste, from Middle English chasten, chastien, from Old French chastiier, from Latin castigāre. See castigate.] chasʹten·er n.
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