chide
/tʃaid/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To scold or reprimand someone: To express mild or severe disapproval, criticism, or anger towards someone for their behavior or actions. It implies speaking to someone in an angry or critical way.
Usage
- Transitive Verb: "Chide" is typically used with a direct object (the person being scolded). It can be followed by "for" to introduce the reason.
- The teacher chided the student for being late.
- She chided him for his careless mistake.
- It often describes a verbal correction that is firm but not necessarily extremely harsh.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Formal/Literary Tone: "Chide" is more common in formal writing or literary contexts than in everyday casual speech. In everyday conversation, words like "scold," "tell off," or "reprimand" are more frequent.
- Structure with Direct Speech: It can introduce direct speech.
- "This is unacceptable," chided the manager.
Variants and Related Words
- Chiding (noun/adj): The act of scolding or a scolding remark.
- She ignored her mother's gentle chiding.
- Chider (noun): One who chides (rarely used).
Synonyms
- Scold: To angrily criticize someone, often repeatedly.
- Reprimand: To formally and officially express disapproval.
- Admonish: To warn or advise someone firmly, often with a tone of mild scolding.
- Berate: To scold or criticize angrily and at length (stronger than chide).
- Rebuke: To express sharp, stern disapproval.
Antonyms
- Praise: To express warm approval or admiration.
- Compliment: To politely express praise or admiration.
- Commend: To formally praise or approve.
Phrasal Verbs/Idioms
- Chide someone for something: This is the standard construction.
- He was chided for his constant interruptions.
- No common phrasal verbs are formed directly with "chide."
Verb
- censure severely or angrily
- The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car
- The deputy ragged the Prime Minister
- The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup