chided

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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

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

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 • Nov. 14, 2025

He also passed around a risk-tolerance quiz and chided students who proved risk-averse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

“Do you have three denarii for the bus? Because I left my wallet at home, and I’ve got to get to work, and—” “Don,” Hazel chided.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan