chide

verb
UK: /tʃaɪd/
US: /tʃaɪd/

  1. To scold or criticize someone gently.

    1. Mom will chide me if I am late.
    2. My teacher had to chide me for not completing my homework on time.

  2. To express disapproval of someone; to gently reprimand.

    1. He will chide his son for yelling.
    2. The manager had to chide the employee for their repeated tardiness.

Synonyms

admonish rebuke reproach scold reprimand
chide noun

  1. An expression of mild disapproval or gentle scolding.

    1. I received a chide from my sister.
    2. Her chide was gentle, but I still felt bad about my mistake.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chide" in English means: To scold or criticize someone gently., To express disapproval of someone; to gently reprimand..

The phonetic transcription of "chide" is /tʃaɪd/ in British English and /tʃaɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chide": admonish, rebuke, reproach, scold, reprimand.

Example usage of "chide": "Mom will chide me if I am late.". More examples on the page.