chidden
- past participle of chide.
Example Sentences
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Helen Burns asked some slight question about her work of Miss Smith, was chidden for the triviality of the inquiry, returned to her place, and smiled at me as she again went by.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Yesterday Bertram would have chidden Ali gently, and explained that kind hearts are more than coronets and gentle words than cruel whips.
From Cupid in Africa by Wren, P. C.
This was well, but the mention of your name was better, and much close questioning gave me the scene which he remembered, because Ottila had chidden him sharply for his disclosures to yourself.
From Moods by Alcott, Louisa May
Thomas, who had sat by, flushed and silent since I had chidden him for blubbering, picked up the torn jacket I had stripped from Ellen's shoulders, and disappeared behind the tree.
From Donald McElroy, Scotch Irishman by Caldwell, Willie Walker
What shall be done with them at these times—are they to be coaxed—or chidden or fed with sponge cake?
From Say and Seal, Volume II by Warner, Susan
