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Kenneth G. Wilson (1923–).  The Columbia Guide to Standard American English.  1993.
 
chastened (adj.)
 
 
is used with by or for, depending on the meaning: He was chastened by his experience indicates what restrained or subdued him; She was chastened for her unpleasant behavior indicates why she was criticized or chastised.  1
 
 
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