σωφρονίζω
σωφρονίζω
σωφρονίζω,
σώφρων
to recal a person to his senses, to chasten, Eur., Xen., etc.:—Pass. to be chastened, to learn self-control, Thuc., etc.
of passions, to correct, moderate, Xen.; so, σ. ἀμπνοάς to pant less violently, Eur.; ἐς εὐτέλειαν σ. to reduce expenses, Thuc.