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chide Synonyms

Another word for chide

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• verb (Context 1)

To scold or rebuke someone, typically in a mild or constructive manner.

Usage Example

"She gently chided her son for leaving his bicycle in the driveway."

Strongest
scold
admonish
reproach
reprove
rebuke
Strong
reprimand
chastise
upbraid
tell off
berate

Opposites of chide

The opposite of chide shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

praise
commend
compliment
applaud
laud
extol
See all opposites of chide

• Nearby Words

chicness
chico
chicory
chide
chief
chiefdom
chiefly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chide. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chide
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