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Definitions

chide

[chahyd] / tʃaɪd /
VERB
criticize, lecture
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admonish berate blame castigate censure condemn rebuke reprimand reproach scold upbraid
STRONG
check flay monish rate reprehend reprove
WEAK
call down call on the carpet exprobate find fault give a hard time lesson slap on the wrist speak to take down take down a peg talk to tell off tick off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
applaud approve commend compliment exonerate flatter laud praise

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

It’s time to identify trends, recognize teams that greatly improved and chide those who stood pat or took a step backward.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

Haley herself makes a similar argument, such as one jab to chide Trump for refusing to debate her.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Nov. 8, 2023

At first, I think I’m imagining it and chide myself for letting Zak’s talk of the fey get to me.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.