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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or chided
as in scolded
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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Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
Johnson, for his part, chided Democrats who believe Biden should step aside over the debate, during which the president struggled to complete thoughts and, at times, challenge Trump.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 July 2024
Consumer advocates chided the FDA while celebrating the ban.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 3 July 2024
White House and campaign officials chided the press for focusing on the gaffes, but scrutiny of Biden's every word has become inevitable in the wake of his dismal debate performance last month.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 12 July 2024
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Less than two weeks later, Barrett chided the court’s liberals for drawing attention away from the justices' unanimous decision to keep Trump on Colorado's ballot.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
Johnson, for his part, chided Democrats who believe Biden should step aside over the debate, during which the president struggled to complete thoughts and, at times, challenge Trump.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 July 2024
Consumer advocates chided the FDA while celebrating the ban.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 3 July 2024
White House and campaign officials chided the press for focusing on the gaffes, but scrutiny of Biden's every word has become inevitable in the wake of his dismal debate performance last month.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 12 July 2024
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“Chide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chide. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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