chastening

(noun) a rebuke for making a mistake. Synonyms: correction, chastisement.

(verb) censure severely. Synonyms: chastise, castigate, objurgate, chasten, correct. Example: "She chastised him for his insensitive remarks."

(verb) restrain. Synonyms: chasten, moderate, temper.

(verb) correct by punishment or discipline. Synonyms: tame, chasten, subdue.