👩‍🏫chide

verb
/tʃaɪd/

Meaning

To scold or rebuke someone mildly.
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval

Example Sentences

The teacher chided the students for being late.

The teacher chided the student for being late.

Example Expressions

chide away

Synonyms

scold, rebuke, reprimand, admonish, reprove, criticize
Entry 1
scold, rebuke, reprimand, admonish, reprove
Entry 2
scold, rebuke, reprimand, criticize

Antonyms

praise, commend, applaud, approve, encourage
Entry 1
praise, commend, applaud
Entry 2
praise, commend, approve, encourage

Collocations

chide gently, chide harshly, chide someone, chide away, chide for mistakes, chide repeatedly
Entry 1
chide gently, chide harshly, chide someone, chide away
Entry 2
chide gently, chide harshly, chide for mistakes, chide repeatedly

Related Vocabularies

To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
to seize, take hold of, or capture something that is moving
to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something
to annoy or trouble someone repeatedly in an aggressive or persistent way

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