chide
verb (used with object)
to express disapproval of; scold; reproach.
chides
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present tense formof chide (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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When Teng feels that including a photo of dead children violates their dignity, Perlmutter chides her, insisting that their obligation is to show Americans what their tax dollars are funding.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Epstein advises him on the sale of his healthcare business, and chides him for not being careful enough in checking out the background of a new contact.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
Jessica chides the footballer for calling her messy by way of flirting with her, explaining that it’s a diss that’s risen in popularity in the last five years.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2025
Much of the lesson is taken up by long, hard-hitting rallies between the two of them, interspersed with Sell’s chides and words of encouragement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2024
“I can’t believe you’ve kept this from us, Nick,” Astrid chides.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
