chide
Example Sentences
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In his written request, a copy of which was reviewed by ProPublica, Ingrassia chided authorities for taking the action, saying the seizure of the Tates’ devices was not a good use of time or resources.
From Salon
District Judge David O. Carter, who is overseeing the agreement, said he sensed fraud, and chided the city for what he perceived as a lack of curiosity over the discrepancy.
From Los Angeles Times
Off his soapbox, Negrete then chided his friends for making him cry before heading to a drag show.
From Los Angeles Times
In March, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa chided Johannesburg officials for what he called “not a pleasing environment” and told them to address a slew of issues ahead of the meeting.
He chided Israeli leaders for taking too long with their speeches at the Israeli parliament, which he said would delay his departure for a leaders’ summit in Egypt.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
