Lexical Definition

‎σωφρονίζω‎ sōphronízō (so-fron-id'-zo) to train ^G:V
from ‎σώφρων‎

teach to be sober.

• to make of sound mind, i.e. (figuratively) to discipline or correct

Abbott-Smith

** σωφρονίζω [in Aq.: Is 38:16 * ;]
to make σώφρων, recall one to his senses, control (RV, train): c. acc. pers., Tit 2:4.†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

σωφρονίζω-ίζω,

recall a person to his senses, chasten, [σωφρονίζωίζειν ἱκανή [prev. work] 3.1.20 ">Refs 5th c.BC+]; τοὺς πονηροτάτους αἱ συμφοραὶ σ. [Refs 4th c.BC+]infinitive, ἵνα σωφρονίζωίζωσιν τὰς νέας φιλάνδρους εἶναι κτλ. [NT]:—passive, to be chastened, learn self-control, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

__2 of passions, things, etc., σ. τὸ θυμούμενον τῆς γνώμης [Refs 5th c.BC+]; οὐ τὴν λαγνείαν λιμῷ σ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἀμπνοὰς σ. to pant less violently, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; τῶν κατὰ τὴν πόλιν τι ἐς εὐτέλειαν σ. to reduce the expenses of government at home, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: Titus.2.4}