👩‍🏫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 become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct
to create or devise a plan, system, or method
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
To distract from the main subject or activity.
to move upward or rise to a higher position or level
to work hard; to make great effort; physical work

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