chide

//tʃaɪd//
C1Frequency Level 12Literary
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Verb

chideInfinitive
chidePresent tense
chidedPast tense
chidedPast participle
chidingPresent participle
chidesThird-person singular
1

To scold or rebuke someone, typically in a mild or gentle manner.

She gently chided her son for forgetting his homework.

2

To express disapproval or criticism towards someone for their actions or behavior.

The teacher chided the student for not completing the homework.

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