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
Justice Jorge Labarga wrote a dissent arguing the court did have jurisdiction, and chiding the 1st DCA for not expediting a review by the Florida Supreme Court.
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
But Palmer was not to be chided.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
In his own acceptance speech (via NME), Yorke chided the current state of the music industry and its over-reliance on streaming services and playlists.
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Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
Diesel seemed to struggle to get through his emotional Cannes speech and at one point playfully chided himself for crying.
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Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for chide
Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
But Palmer was not to be chided.
—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
In his own acceptance speech (via NME), Yorke chided the current state of the music industry and its over-reliance on streaming services and playlists.
—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
Diesel seemed to struggle to get through his emotional Cannes speech and at one point playfully chided himself for crying.
—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for chide
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Regardless, this issue could have resolved if the Giants had issued a statement straight away either defending their players’ First Amendment right to express their views or admonishing them for violating the term of the CBA.
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In the viral video after the shooting, neighbors can be heard angrily admonishing officers for killing the dog.
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This ancient poem isn’t interested in scolding women for their sexuality, but in the establishment of honor in the elite household.
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Davis remembered once being scolded as a teenager by her mother after being caught speaking poorly of a classmate.
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One notable instance came in season 1 of America's Sweethearts, when Powell was reprimanded for asking where her ornament was on the locker room Christmas tree, as opposed to expressing gratitude for the decorations.
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Later on during the trial, the judge reprimanded Pino and his supporters for hugging and physical embracing him while court was in session and the jury was present.
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The program posed a massive political problem for Mamdani, who’s been criticized by both his allies and opponents for his stance.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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Before the earthquakes, the government generally defended its national health system as robust, blaming shortcomings on sanctions imposed by the United States.
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This ruling compels companies to confront systemic biases embedded in their hiring data, rather than solely blaming technology.
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“Chide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chide. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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