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chide
[chahyd]
verb (used with object)
to express disapproval of; scold; reproach.
The principal chided the children for their thoughtless pranks.
Antonyms: praiseto harass, nag, impel, or the like by chiding.
She chided him into apologizing.
chide
/ tʃaɪd /
verb
to rebuke or scold
(tr) to goad into action
Other Word Forms
- chider noun
- chidingly adverb
- outchide verb (used with object)
- unchid adjective
- unchidden adjective
- unchided adjective
- unchiding adjective
- unchidingly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of chide1
Word History and Origins
Origin of chide1
Example Sentences
In his written request, a copy of which was reviewed by ProPublica, Ingrassia chided authorities for taking the action, saying the seizure of the Tates’ devices was not a good use of time or resources.
District Judge David O. Carter, who is overseeing the agreement, said he sensed fraud, and chided the city for what he perceived as a lack of curiosity over the discrepancy.
Launching into the longest speech in U.N. history, he chided the United States for supporting dictators around the world, just because they sided with America in the Cold War.
Off his soapbox, Negrete then chided his friends for making him cry before heading to a drag show.
In March, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa chided Johannesburg officials for what he called “not a pleasing environment” and told them to address a slew of issues ahead of the meeting.
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