"Chasting" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The word "chastening" means (a) to discipline or correct somebody, especially by punishment; or (b) to make somebody feel ashamed or sorry for something they have done.
Chasteness refers to the state of being chaste, which means being morally pure, modest, and refraining from sexual misconduct or immorality. It also describes the quality of being free from corruption and malicious influences. In a broader sense, chasteness can also imply a sense of innocence, purity, and simplicity.