Word of the DayJune 9, 2022

chide

Definition

to tell off or scold, usually because someone has misbehaved

Example Usage

the parents refused to chide their kids for what appeared to be an innocent accident

Synonyms

  • rebuke
  • berate
  • reprimand
  • lambast
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