as in to admonish
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 chide
Justice Jorge Labarga wrote a dissent arguing the court did have jurisdiction, and chiding the 1st DCA for not expediting a review by the Florida Supreme Court.
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
But Palmer was not to be chided.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
In his own acceptance speech (via NME), Yorke chided the current state of the music industry and its over-reliance on streaming services and playlists.
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Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
Diesel seemed to struggle to get through his emotional Cannes speech and at one point playfully chided himself for crying.
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Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for chide
Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
But Palmer was not to be chided.
—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
In his own acceptance speech (via NME), Yorke chided the current state of the music industry and its over-reliance on streaming services and playlists.
—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
Diesel seemed to struggle to get through his emotional Cannes speech and at one point playfully chided himself for crying.
—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for chide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chide
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Regardless, this issue could have resolved if the Giants had issued a statement straight away either defending their players’ First Amendment right to express their views or admonishing them for violating the term of the CBA.
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In the viral video after the shooting, neighbors can be heard angrily admonishing officers for killing the dog.
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This ancient poem isn’t interested in scolding women for their sexuality, but in the establishment of honor in the elite household.
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Davis remembered once being scolded as a teenager by her mother after being caught speaking poorly of a classmate.
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One notable instance came in season 1 of America's Sweethearts, when Powell was reprimanded for asking where her ornament was on the locker room Christmas tree, as opposed to expressing gratitude for the decorations.
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Later on during the trial, the judge reprimanded Pino and his supporters for hugging and physical embracing him while court was in session and the jury was present.
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Then-Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt criticized the prosecution and sought to intervene, arguing the case raised broader questions about Missourians' rights to defend themselves and their property.
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Moore himself has repeatedly criticized the White House on education policy.
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Trump blames vandalism for the troubles with the reflecting pool renovation, announces people are being arrested.
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The logic here is highly questionable — dying for your queen and dying by her hand are not equivalent sacrifices — but let’s blame Lorent’s lapse in judgment on the chaos of the moment.
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“Chide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chide. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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