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
Trump chides Putin for deadly attack on Ukraine amid push for peace deal
Witkoff has emerged as Washington's key interlocutor with Putin as Trump pushes for a deal to end the war, and has already held three long meetings with the Kremlin leader.
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Anastasia Teterevleva and Mark Trevelyan, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Elliot and Eli clash a little, first when the old man chides his son for not giving Becky a proper goodbye in the morning, second when El’s questioning of Eli’s field training officer results in Eli getting lightly hazed by his peers.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
After Trump’s April 9 tariff pause, his aides were quick to chide members of the media and critics of the administration as missing the point.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
At the Tustin meeting, multiple speakers chided Kim for her absence.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 4 Mar. 2025
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Anastasia Teterevleva and Mark Trevelyan, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Elliot and Eli clash a little, first when the old man chides his son for not giving Becky a proper goodbye in the morning, second when El’s questioning of Eli’s field training officer results in Eli getting lightly hazed by his peers.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
After Trump’s April 9 tariff pause, his aides were quick to chide members of the media and critics of the administration as missing the point.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
At the Tustin meeting, multiple speakers chided Kim for her absence.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chide
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Cook County Judge Angela Petrone admonished Brand on Tuesday for delving into questions about Smith’s romantic history after being told not to do so the day before.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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During a private conversation on Tuesday, Subramanian admonished Geragos, warning him against making further similar comments.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
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After performing spirited pieces from the Prime Video superhero drama at Deadline’s Sound & Screen: Television event, composers Christopher Lennertz and Matt Bowen were asked if they’ve ever been scolded for going too far with their music.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Similar circumstances were noted at most airports across the country, with media reporting that those without a Real ID have faced little more than a scolding from TSA agents or a reminder to book an appointment soon to get a Star Card.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
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The Doctor, who has clearly been keeping tabs on Earth, brings Conrad into the TARDIS to reprimand him for betraying Ruby and using people’s fears and insecurity for his own gain.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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The vote to reprimand Vaughn was 6-1, with Vaughn in opposition.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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The late pope criticized both laissez-faire capitalism and state-centric socialism, giving shape to a distinctly Catholic vein of economic teaching.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Several Democratic members of Congress criticized her firing.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The agent allegedly blamed Morgan for not saying something during the flight.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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An Ohio man accused of fatally shooting his 15-year-old daughter — then trying to blame his stepson with autism — pleaded guilty on Tuesday, April 29.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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“Chide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chide. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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