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chide

verb
/tʃaɪd/

Meaning

to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
To scold or rebuke someone mildly.

Example Sentences

The teacher chided the student for being late.

The teacher chided the students for being late.

Example Expressions

chide away

Synonyms

scold, rebuke, reprimand, criticize, admonish, reprove
Entry 1
scold, rebuke, reprimand, criticize
Entry 2
scold, rebuke, reprimand, admonish, reprove

Antonyms

praise, commend, approve, encourage, applaud
Entry 1
praise, commend, approve, encourage
Entry 2
praise, commend, applaud

Collocations

chide gently, chide harshly, chide for mistakes, chide repeatedly, chide someone, chide away
Entry 1
chide gently, chide harshly, chide for mistakes, chide repeatedly
Entry 2
chide gently, chide harshly, chide someone, chide away

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to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them

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