chāsˈtener noun

chasteˈness noun

chāsˈtenment noun

chastīsˈable adjective

chastise /chas-tīzˈ/ transitive verb

1. To inflict esp physical punishment upon for the purpose of correction
2. To subdue to a state of order or obedience
3. To refine, purify, correct (obsolete)
4. To moderate, restrain (archaic)

chastisement /chasˈtiz-mənt/ noun

chastisˈer noun

chastity /chasˈti-ti/ noun

1. Sexual purity
2. Virginity or celibacy
3. Refinement of style
4. Moderation

chaste tree noun

A small European and Asian tree (Vitex agnus-castus) with upright panicles of violet-blue, fragrant flowers

chastity belt noun

1. A device said to have been worn by eg wives of absent crusaders, to prevent their having sexual intercourse
2. A device made in modern times according to its supposed design