verb
- past tense of chide; to scold or rebuke someone
Usage: archaic or literary
Examples
- The teacher chid the student for arriving late to class.
- She chid her brother for forgetting their mother’s birthday.
- The coach chid the players for their poor performance.
- He chid himself for making such a careless mistake.
- The parent chid the child gently but firmly.
- The supervisor chid the employee for the error in the report.