chastener

/ˈtʃæstnər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that chastens; one who or that which corrects or punishes mildly.

“The coach served as a chastener for his team, pushing them to improve their performance.”

2. verb

To correct or punish mildly; to chastise.

“The teacher chastened the student for cheating on the exam.”

3. noun

A person or thing that corrects or punishes, especially in a spiritual or moral sense.

“The priest was a chastener of souls, guiding them towards spiritual growth.”

Synonyms

  • corrector
  • discipliner
  • moralizer

Antonyms

  • encourager
  • praiser