chiding

Speech parts

1. chiding - Noun

2. chiding - Verb

Meaning

rebuking a person harshly

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Synonyms

faulting lecture scolding berating reproof censorial admonishment reprehension castigation objurgation upbraiding censuring reproaching culpatory chidingly
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Antonyms

blessing gratitude eyewash puppet show bootlicking positive feedback
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Hypernyms

rebuke reprimand reproof reprehension reproval

Hyponyms

wig wigging

Examples

Even the China’s strict film censorship apparatus hasn’t evaded the nationalists’ opprobrium, with many chiding authorities for failing to censor the film more aggressively. Source: Internet

"Hello, lucky for me the Hollywood Foreign Press can hardly speak English and they have no idea what Twitter is," he said before chiding the crowd that they're "just jokes" and the stars "all look lovely." Source: Internet

However, after Nestor 's chiding, nine Greek heroes stepped up to the challenge and drew by lot to see who was to face Hector. Source: Internet

Harris clashed with Biden during the first Democratic debate last year, chiding the former senator over his opposition to 1970s busing programs that forced integration of segregated schools. Source: Internet

He described the decision as illegal and minced no words in chiding the party’s leadership for constitutional breaches. Source: Internet

Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) issued a statement chiding Democrats for having previously objected to a GOP bill providing "care for this country's most vulnerable children." Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

chider chideress chidester chidingly Chidley chidling