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