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Reprimand, chide (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chasten

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'reprimand' is the first definition.
(I know that chasten is a more specific form of reprimand)

'chide' is the second definition.
(chastening is a kind of chiding)

(Other definitions for chasten that I've seen before include "Have a restraining effect on (someone)" , "Punish, purify" , "Castigate or punish" , "Censure severely" , "Subdue the pride of, discipline" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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