chide Synonym

Synonyme chide

scold - reprimand - rebuke - admonish - berate - chastise - upbraid - reprove - lecture - criticize - censure - castigate - lambaste - reproach - tell off - dress down - give a talking-to - give a dressing-down - give a piece of one's mind - take to task - call on the carpet - give a tongue-lashing - give a scolding - give a rebuke - give a reprimand - give a reproof - give a lecture - give a telling-off - give a ticking-off - give a wigging - give a roasting - give a grilling - give a carpeting - give a bollocking - give a rollicking - give a rocket - give a blast - give a blast of criticism - give a blast of reproach - give a blast of reprimand - give a blast of rebuke - give a blast of reproof - give a blast of scolding - give a blast of telling-off - give a blast of ticking-off - give a blast of wigging - give a blast of roasting - give a blast of grilling - give a blast of carpeting


To chide someone means to express disapproval or criticism towards them, usually gently or constructively, for some fault or behavior. It is a way of reprimanding or scolding someone for their actions without being overly harsh or severe. This term often implies a sense of correction with an underlying motive of improvement or moral guidance.



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