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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
Johnson chided some relocation opponents who wanted an outside assessment of City Hall’s condition but are now attacking its findings.
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Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
An older protester in a puffy orange jacket chided him for being too anthropocentric.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Critics chided the college for not negotiating specific benefits or concessions for the school in exchange for its land.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Cameron has long been chided by critics for his on-the-nose dialogue while penning one box office record-breaking blockbuster after another.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
During a recent Reddit AMA, a fan chided Parker for omitting a scene between Dunk (Peter Claffey) and blacksmith Steely Pate (Youssef Kerkour).
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Raskin, the ranking member on the committee, chided Bondi for talking over a member who had reclaimed his time.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
Cronin chided Bilodeau for those senseless fouls, but directed his frustration at the officials for the next few calls.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Still, a Bar grievance committee informally chided Gaetz for his conduct as alleged in the Congressional investigation report, released in December 2024.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
An older protester in a puffy orange jacket chided him for being too anthropocentric.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Critics chided the college for not negotiating specific benefits or concessions for the school in exchange for its land.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Cameron has long been chided by critics for his on-the-nose dialogue while penning one box office record-breaking blockbuster after another.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
During a recent Reddit AMA, a fan chided Parker for omitting a scene between Dunk (Peter Claffey) and blacksmith Steely Pate (Youssef Kerkour).
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Raskin, the ranking member on the committee, chided Bondi for talking over a member who had reclaimed his time.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
Cronin chided Bilodeau for those senseless fouls, but directed his frustration at the officials for the next few calls.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Still, a Bar grievance committee informally chided Gaetz for his conduct as alleged in the Congressional investigation report, released in December 2024.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chid
Verb
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Cleaver, like Davids, admonished FIFA for implementing dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup, which begins in June.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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Pittman, who had already admonished another defense lawyer for bringing an authorized poster board that juxtaposed scenes of seemingly peaceful protest with a fiery riot, suggested that the defense was trying to equate its side of the case with the civil rights movement.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Last year, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly reprimanded and admonished Givens, citing conduct that included allowing a staff member to impersonate her during a 2021 bond hearing and taking action in cases after she had been recused.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan was even reprimanded more than once for his name-calling and demeaning attitude towards Ana.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the Commission's chairman, Brendan Carr, scolded Amazon last week, saying the company should focus on its own satellite efforts, rather than criticize SpaceX.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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In Zambrano’s case, Gee scolded the government over how the detention unfolded.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ukrainian officials have blamed the damage on Russian drone attacks.—
LORNE COOK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Another witness told police that Nicholas was angry with Richardson over a car accident for which the suspect blamed the victim.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Chid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chid. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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