chide

Speech parts

1. chide - Noun

2. chide - Verb

Meaning

To rebuke; to reprove; to scold; to find fault with.

Fig.: To be noisy about; to chafe against.

To utter words of disapprobation and displeasure; to find fault; to contend angrily.

To make a clamorous noise; to chafe.

A continuous noise or murmur.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

rebuke reprimand scold lecture censure reproach berate trounce remonstrate reprove lambaste reprehend call down dress down bawl out
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Antonyms

revere award adore worship celebrate praise
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Hypernyms

knock criticise criticize pick apart

Hyponyms

chastise chasten correct castigate objurgate tell off

Derivatives

chid chidden

Anagrams

chedi

Examples

The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car Source: Internet

The deputy ragged the Prime Minister Source: Internet

The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup Source: Internet

He said this to chide Dogara for failing to take advantage of the channels of dispute resolutions within the party. Source: Internet

When he texted Irving after a loss to Chicago in April, he did so not to chide the young player but to remind him of the level of play necessary to win a title. Source: Internet

Women and girls have been left behind for far too long due to unfavourable traditions and cultural norms, gender activities chide. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

chidamide chidden Chiddingstone Chideock chider chideress