Synonyms of chiding

chiding

verb

present participle of chide

as in admonishing

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

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admonishing
• reprimanding
• scolding
• criticizing
• blaming
• rebuking
• reproaching
• reproving
• mocking
• faulting
• berating
• upbraiding
• haranguing
• lecturing
• getting after
• condemning
• getting on
• castigating
• ticking off
• lambasting
• censuring
• ridiculing
• attacking
• belittling
• disparaging
• assailing
• lashing
• deriding
• excoriating
• denouncing
• jawing
• crucifying
• flaying
• burning one's ears
• slamming
• minimizing
• knocking
• scoffing
• bad-mouthing
• scorning
• panning
• dressing down
• deprecating
• dissing
• blasting
• keelhauling
• abusing
• rating
• scoring
• chewing out
• railing (at or against)
• reprehending
• putting down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• endorsing
• indorsing
• sanctioning
• praising
• applauding
• okaying
• lauding
• saluting
• hailing
• touting
• extolling
• OK'ing

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• approving
• endorsing
• indorsing
• sanctioning
• praising
• applauding
• okaying
• lauding
• saluting
• hailing
• touting
• extolling
• OK'ing

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