chid (Meaning)
chid
to voice disapproval to, to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke, to express mild disapproval of
Synonyms & Antonyms of chid
Synonyms:
- lashed
- railed (at or against)
- scoffed
- belittled
- derided
- slammed
- minimized
- scorned
- lectured
- put down
- lambasted
- dissed
- crucified
- dressed down
- disparaged
- censured
- mocked
- castigated
- chewed out
- denounced
- assailed
- knocked
- ridiculed
- scored
- reprehended
- abused
- keelhauled
- flayed
- attacked
- panned
- condemned
- faulted
- harangued
- deprecated
- bad-mouthed
- rated
- blasted
- excoriated
- jawed
Antonyms:
chid Sentence Examples
- The mother's stern chid sent a shiver down her child's spine.
- The teacher's gentle chid served as a wake-up call for the inattentive student.
- The boss's harsh chid left the employee feeling both humiliated and motivated.
- The conductor's chid stopped the passengers from boarding the crowded train.
- The police officer's stern chid prevented the crowd from escalating into a riot.
- The parent's disapproving chid extinguished the child's excitement.
- The coach's chid spurred the team to perform at their best.
- The doctor's chiding tone warned the patient about the consequences of their actions.
- The critic's harsh chid wounded the author's fragile ego.
- The friend's playful chid reminded the person of their own shortcomings in a lighthearted manner.
FAQs About the word chid
to voice disapproval to, to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke, to express mild disapproval of
scolded, admonished, blamed, berated, criticized, burnt one's ears,rebuked, ticked off, got after, burned one's ears
sanctioned, endorsed, indorsed,approved, applauded, hailed,okayed, extolled, praised, lauded
The mother's stern chid sent a shiver down her child's spine.
The teacher's gentle chid served as a wake-up call for the inattentive student.
The boss's harsh chid left the employee feeling both humiliated and motivated.
The conductor's chid stopped the passengers from boarding the crowded train.
