Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chide
verb
/tʃaɪd/
Definition
To scold or rebuke someone gently.
Examples
- She chided her son for not doing his homework.
- The teacher chided the students for talking during the lesson.
- He was chided by his friends for being late to the meeting.
Meaning
Chiding is a way of expressing disapproval or disappointment towards someone’s behavior, usually in a mild manner.
Synonyms
- rebuke
- scold
- admonish
- protest
- reprimand
