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verb (v)

• censure severely(verb.communication)

  Synonym:
  castigate, chastise, correct, objurgate
  

  source: wordnet30
• restrain(verb.change)

  Synonym:
  hold down, moderate, temper
  

  source: wordnet30
• correct by punishment or discipline(verb.change)

  Synonym:
  subdue, tame
  

  source: wordnet30
• To correct by punishment; to inflict pain upon the purpose of reclaiming; to discipline; as, to chasten a son with a rod.(verb)

  source: webster1913