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chid

verb , past tense of chide

variants: or chided

Synonyms and Antonyms of chid

to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault

my wife chided me for forgetting to offer our guests some refreshments

Synonyms of chid

admonished, rebuked, reprimanded, reproached, reproved, ticked off

Words Related to chid

berated, castigated, chewed out, dressed down, flayed, harangued, jawed, keelhauled, lambasted, lectured, railed (at or against), rated, scolded, scored, upbraided

abused, assailed, attacked, bad-mouthed, blamed, blasted, censured, condemned, criticized, crucified, denounced, dissed [slang], excoriated, faulted, knocked, lashed, panned, reprehended, slammed

belittled, deprecated, disparaged, minimized, mocked, put down

derided, ridiculed, scoffed, scorned

Phrases Synonymous with chid

burned one's ears (or burnt one's ears), got after, got on

Near Antonyms of chid

approved, endorsed (also indorsed), OK'd (or okayed), sanctioned

applauded, extolled, hailed, lauded, praised, saluted, touted

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