chasten

Synonyms: abase admonish afflict berate call down castigate chastise chide cow curb discipline exprobate fulminate against have on the carpet humble objurgate penalize punish rake over the coals rebuke reprehend repress reprimand reproach reprove restrain scold scourge soften subdue take to task tame tonguelash try upbraid

Antonyms: aid animate assist boost cheer comfort embolden encourage help honor uplift