Dictionary

chide

Webster 1828

CHIDE, verb transitive 1. To scold at; to reprove; to utter words in anger, or by way of disapprobation; to rebuke; as, to chide one for his faults.2. To blame; to reproach; as, to chide folly or negligence.To chide from or chide away, is to drive away by scolding or reproof.CHIDE, verb intransitive 1. To scold; to clamor; to find fault; to contend in words of anger; sometimes followed by with.The people did chide with Moses. Exodus 17:2.2. To quarrel.3. To make a rough, clamorous, roaring noise; as the chiding flood.CHIDE, noun Murmur; gentle noise