Chiding

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. The act of reproving, rebuking, berating, or scolding; utterance of reproof or reproach.
  • noun. A murmuring or brawling noise.
  • noun. In hunting, the sound made by hounds in full cry; baying.
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  • verb. Present participle of chide.
  • noun. A scolding.
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  • noun. rebuking a person harshly
  • Word Usage
    "We are certainly justified in chiding the new God-Emperor for sacrificing what little personal integrity and self-respect he might ever have had in order to be the top Establishment stooge."
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    wig  wigging  
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    chide