MeanOF

chide

- verb (v)

Meaning: criticize, lecture

Synonyms: admonish berate blame call down call on the carpet castigate censure check condemn exprobate find fault flay give a hard time lesson monish rate rebuke reprehend reprimand reproach reprove scold slap on the wrist speak to take down take down a peg talk to tell off tick off upbraid

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