Difference between Chastened and Reproved

What is the difference between Chastened and Reproved?

Chastened as a verb is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate. while Reproved as a verb is to express disapproval.

Chastened

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Made chaste. Chastised.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.

Reproved

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To express disapproval.

We hope you now know whether to use Chastened or Reproved in your sentence.

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