chided

Example Sentences

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In the first week of trial, she chided Musk for recent posts to his social media platform X, in which he spoke disparagingly of OpenAI and Sam Altman, whom he referred to as "Scam Altman".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

For a recurring exhibition that is often chided for its deafening, in-your-face messaging, this edition of the show is all but silent; for a show that’s known—almost famous—for generating controversy, this outing is entirely anodyne.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

We all make mistakes, but few of us are chided by the president of the United States or summoned to testify before a congressional committee as a result.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

He started reading the Harry Potter books on top of his historical biographies and conservative magazines, and chided me for acting like I was too cool for Hogwarts.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

It’s a bit late for doubts, he chided himself, and sank into unconsciousness.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer