Difference between Chastening and Chastisement

What is the difference between Chastening and Chastisement?

Chastening as a verb is to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate. while Chastisement as a noun is the act of chastising

Chastening

Part of speech: verb

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

Chastisement

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the act of chastisinga rebukea punishment

We hope you now know whether to use Chastening or Chastisement in your sentence.

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