chide

US /tʃaɪd/
UK /tʃaɪd/
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1.

to express disapproval of someone for their actions or behavior; to scold or reprimand gently

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She chid him for his carelessness.
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The teacher chid the students for talking during the lesson.
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scoldreprimandrebukeadmonishreprove