3 entries under this word

Chide

Chide, v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. CHID (CHODE, obs.); p. p. CHID, CHIDDEN; p. pr. & vb. n. CHIDING.] [A-S. cidan, chidan.] To rebuke; to reproach; to blame. “Upbraided, chid, and rated at.” Shak.

To chide from, or chide away, to drive away by scolding or reproof.

Synonyms—To blame; rebuke; reprove; scold; censure; reproach; reprehend; reprimand.

Chide, v. i.

verbintransitive

Sense 1. To utter words of disapprobation and displeasure; to find fault; to contend angrily. Wherefore the people did chide with Moses. Ex. xvii. 2. 2. To make a rough, clamorous, roaring noise. “As doth a rock against the chiding flood.” Shak.

Chide, n.

noun

n. A gentle noise or murmur. [Rare.] “The chide of streams.” Thomson.