noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The school administration decided to impose disciplinary chastenments on the students who disrupted the class.

Definition:Severe punishments intended to discipline or correct behavior.

From disciplinary chastenments

Example:Historically, physical chastenments were a common form of punishment in some educational institutions.

Definition:Severe physical punishments intended to correct behavior or as a form of discipline.

From physical chastenments

Example:The parents faced criticism for the arbitrary nature of the chastenments they imposed on their children.

Definition:Severe punishments applied without just cause or without a legitimate reason.

From chastenments without cause