Pronunciation: /tʃaɪd/
noun a scolding or reprimand
A1 My mother gave me a gentle chide for forgetting to take out the trash.
A2 The teacher's chide was enough to make the student realize their mistake.
B1 She received a chide from her boss for being late to work.
B2 The manager's chide was stern, but necessary to maintain discipline in the workplace.
C1 His chide was delivered with such eloquence that it left everyone in the room speechless.
C2 The professor's chide was a harsh reminder of the importance of academic integrity.
verb to scold or rebuke someone mildly
A1 She chided her little brother for not cleaning up his toys.
A2 The teacher chided the students for talking during the lesson.
B1 The boss chided the employee for being late to work again.
B2 The coach chided the team for their lack of effort in the game.
C1 The mother chided her son for not taking his studies seriously.
C2 The professor chided the students for not putting enough effort into their research projects.
formal The teacher had to chide the student for not completing the assignment on time.
informal I didn't mean to chide you, I was just trying to help.
slang She chided her friend for being late to the party.
figurative The wind seemed to chide the leaves as they rustled in the breeze.
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