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to chide
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to express mild disapproval, often in a gentle or corrective manner
Transitive: to chide sb for an action or behavior
chide
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chiding
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chiding
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Example
The coach chided the team for their lack of teamwork during the crucial match.
The teacher chided the student for talking loudly during the exam.
The mother chided her child for not wearing a coat on a chilly day.
The old man chided his wife, saying that one tongue is enough for a woman and it should be used for less talking and more listening.
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