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

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

But it’s clear that we’re in a new frontier of public behavior… and that it might be more difficult—and more dangerous—to chide our neighbors.

From Slate • Aug. 22, 2023

He pointed out that any number of people might chide someone over his or her online presence.

From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2023

One girl even dropped a beautiful knit scarf on the floor, but her mother didn't chide her like my mother was chiding me.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals