verb
- past tense of chide; scolded or criticized someone in a disapproving way
Usage: past tense form
Examples
- The teacher chided the students for talking during the lesson.
- She chided her brother for leaving his clothes on the floor.
- The coach chided the team for their poor performance.
- He was chided by his parents for coming home late.
- The manager chided employees who arrived late to meetings.
- She gently chided him for forgetting their anniversary.