chastening
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/ˈtʃeɪsnɪŋ/
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/ˈtʃeɪsnɪŋ/
causing someone to feel regret or shame for their actions
The defeat was a chastening experience for the team.
這次失利對球隊來說是一次謙遜的經歷。