chide

Meanings

• Verb

  To scold or reprimand someone for their behavior.

  - "He was chided by his teacher for talking during class."
  - "She chided her husband for forgetting their anniversary."

• Verb

  To mock or make fun of someone.

  - "The children were chiding each other on the playground."
  - "The comedian was chiding the audience with his jokes."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chide
tide , ride , hide , side , tide , guide

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. chide (en) : To scold or reprimand
   

2. chide (en) : To mock or make fun of
   

3. chide (en) : To identify or name (a disease)
   

4. chide (en) : A sharp blow or strike
   

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Variants

List of all variants of chide that leads to same result
chid , chidden , chide , chided , chides , chiding

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Forms

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chides, chided, chiding

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Etymology

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Old English cīdan, meaning 'to scold' or 'to reprove'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'chide' is related to the Old English word 'cīd', meaning 'anger' or 'wrath'.

2. In some dialects, 'chide' can also be pronounced as 'chidey' or 'chidee'.

3. The verb 'chide' is often used interchangeably with the verb 'scold'.

4. The noun form of 'chide' can refer to a sharp blow or strike.

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Related Concepts

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1. reprimand: A formal or serious warning or criticism.

2. scold: To speak angrily and abusively to someone.

3. mock: To make fun of someone or something in a derisive manner.

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Culture

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In literature, 'chide' has been used to convey various emotions and meanings. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing', Beatrice chides Benedick for his pride and stubbornness. In modern times, 'chide' can also be used to describe teasing or banter between friends.

How to Memorize "chide"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone scolding or reprimanding someone else.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chide' with the idea of scolding or reprimanding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Chiding someone helps improve their behavior'.

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