chide
UK: tʃaɪd | US: tʃaɪd
vt. to scold or rebuke someone mildly
vi. (archaic) to express disapproval or irritation
chide = chid<scold> + e<verb suffix>
- chid (Old English cīdan, meaning "to quarrel, scold")
- e (a common verb-forming suffix in Old English, no standalone meaning)
Etymology Origin:
The word "chide" traces back to Old English cīdan, which originally meant "to quarrel" or "contend verbally." Over time, its meaning narrowed to focus on mild scolding or reprimanding, often with a tone of disapproval rather than anger. The modern form retains the core idea of verbal correction but has lost its earlier association with heated arguments.
She gently chided her son for forgetting his homework.
The teacher chided the class for being noisy.
He chided himself for making such a careless mistake.
"You should know better," she chided playfully.
In older texts, kings often chide their knights for disobedience.