chide

Example Sentences

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Human beings as a whole do not employ the same ethics a responsible newspaper does — though today many of us chide the press solely when the news is unfavorable to our own personal prejudices.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

I was muted so much, athletes would chide me by pushing an imaginary button when I asked a question.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

He also said Ms. Haley was wrong to chide him for the account.

From Washington Times • Nov. 8, 2023

“I’m sure once Christmastime rolls around, we’ll kind of chide him a little bit,” Karras joked.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2023

The other women in the crowd began to chide the mother—Are you throwing your child away?

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie