Definitions
- Describing a situation where someone is criticized or blamed for something they did wrong. - Referring to a situation where someone is scolded or rebuked for their actions. - Talking about a situation where someone is admonished or reprimanded for their behavior.
- Referring to a situation where someone is scolded or rebuked for their actions. - Describing a situation where someone is criticized or blamed for something they did wrong. - Talking about a situation where someone is admonished or reprimanded for their behavior.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve criticism or rebuke.
- 2Both words describe situations where someone is admonished or reprimanded for their behavior.
- 3Both words can be used to express disapproval or dissatisfaction with someone's actions.
- 4Both words are typically used in negative contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Reproached is more intense and severe than chide.
- 2Formality: Reproached is more formal than chide.
- 3Usage: Reproached is less common than chide.
- 4Connotation: Reproached implies a stronger sense of blame or fault-finding than chide.
- 5Tone: Chide has a milder tone than reproached.
Remember this!
Reproached and chide are synonyms that both describe situations where someone is criticized or rebuked for their actions. However, reproached is more intense and formal than chide, and it implies a stronger sense of blame or fault-finding. Chide has a milder tone and is more commonly used than reproached.
