chide
verb (used with object)
to express disapproval of; scold; reproach.
had chided
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past perfectof chide.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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He had chided the contractors in May for failing to invest enough in new capacity, with Infineon particularly hit by scarcity in the older 20- to 90-nanometer chips used across its product range.
From Reuters ● Jul. 2, 2021
As I got up to leave, the man who had chided me offered me his hand.
From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2019
On Twitter, David had chided me because I had called “Dr. Strangelove” the only perfect film comedy; he said it was a mistake to call it a comedy since its genre was more complex.
From Washington Post ● May 10, 2016
Murray had chided his players for lack of preparation this past season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2016
I had chided Will for so repeatedly throwing me upon our friend for amusement or companionship.
From My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life by Anonymous
