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chide

[chahyd]

chide Definition

  • 1to scold or rebuke someone
  • 2to express disapproval of someone's behavior

Using chide: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chide" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She chided him for his bad manners.

  • Example

    The teacher chided the students for not doing their homework.

  • Example

    He was chided for his careless mistake.

  • Example

    She chided herself for not speaking up.

chide Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chide

Antonyms for chide

Phrases with chide

  • to scold or rebuke someone for something they have done wrong

    Example

    She chided him for being late to the meeting.

  • to persuade or encourage someone to do something by scolding or rebuking them

    Example

    She chided him into finishing his work on time.

  • to scold or rebuke oneself for something one has done wrong

    Example

    She chided herself for not studying harder for the exam.

Origins of chide

from Old English 'cīdan', meaning 'to contend with, strive against, dispute'

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Summary: chide in Brief

'Chide' [chahyd] is a verb that means to scold or rebuke someone for their behavior. It can be used in various contexts, such as when a teacher chides a student for not doing their homework or when someone chides themselves for making a mistake. Synonyms include 'reprimand,' 'rebuke,' and 'admonish,' while antonyms include 'praise,' 'commend,' and 'applaud.'