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or chided
as in admonished
to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault
my wife chided me for forgetting to offer our guests some refreshments
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Recent Examples of chid
Young women have reported aggressive behavior from homeless people who continuously approach them and make lewd comments, and have chided campus police for being unresponsive to their concerns.
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Peter D'abrosca , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Herbst chided Williams for having four assistant city managers when prior city managers got by with two.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Villaraigosa, 73, chided the Republican candidates for their criticism of undocumented workers.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the FCC, chided the agency for launching an early review of ABC stations’ broadcast licenses, calling it a politically motivated attempt to stifle speech.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Jason Ervin, 28th, walked over and chided a group of colleagues for their pointed questions toward Guzmán.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
During a discussion about the Smithsonian, Phillip chided Michaels for peddling false claims about the history of slavery in America.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Thus André Breton—the imperious leader of the French Surrealist group with which Alberto Giacometti had made common cause in the late 1920s—chided the artist for his return to sculpting human likenesses after 1935.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Some Republican lawmakers have accused Fink of prioritizing social concerns over financial returns, while climate activists have chided Fink for continuing to invest in fossil fuels.
—Bydebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Peter D'abrosca , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Herbst chided Williams for having four assistant city managers when prior city managers got by with two.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Villaraigosa, 73, chided the Republican candidates for their criticism of undocumented workers.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the FCC, chided the agency for launching an early review of ABC stations’ broadcast licenses, calling it a politically motivated attempt to stifle speech.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Jason Ervin, 28th, walked over and chided a group of colleagues for their pointed questions toward Guzmán.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
During a discussion about the Smithsonian, Phillip chided Michaels for peddling false claims about the history of slavery in America.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Thus André Breton—the imperious leader of the French Surrealist group with which Alberto Giacometti had made common cause in the late 1920s—chided the artist for his return to sculpting human likenesses after 1935.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Some Republican lawmakers have accused Fink of prioritizing social concerns over financial returns, while climate activists have chided Fink for continuing to invest in fossil fuels.
—Bydebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chid
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That is, until she’s condescended by her chic coworker Emily (Emily Blunt), admonished by Miranda, and given a makeover by Runway art director Nigel (Stanley Tucci).—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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When addressing Chasing Horse, Peterson took on a stern tone and admonished the actor and his attorney, Craig Mueller, for denying the charges and downplaying evidence of assault.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Israeli leaders later disavowed the incident and said he would be reprimanded.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The report noted that Tracey repeatedly removed his mask, something nurses interpreted in the report as noncompliance, and reprimanded him.—
Nichole Manna,
ProPublica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Katie Porter scolded, Tom Steyer channeled Bernie.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The victim said he was singled out for laughing, scolded, and told to continue reading before being ordered into the hallway.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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Gatkhor Dual, an opposition official coordinating aid in Jonglei state, blamed county commissioner James Bol Makuei for blocking humanitarian access.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a statement, a spokesperson for Angels In The Asylum blamed the closure on the film being unable to resolve financing issues with John Cairns and his company, Parkland Pictures.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Chid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chid. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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