Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option most similar in meaning to the given word. Chasten

  1. Pass by

  2. Remit

  3. Upbraid

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

To chasten someone means to rebuke or punish them in order to improve their behavior. Upbraid is a synonym that means to find fault with someone or scold them severely. Remit means to cancel or refrain from exacting a punishment, which is the opposite.

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