Chide(verb)
Scold or rebuke someone mildly.
Hindi meaning:डाँटना
Synonyms: Reprimand, Scold, Rebuke, Admonish
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Applaud, Approve
Example: The teacher chided him for arriving late to class.
Trick to remember: When you CHI-D someone, you are doing a mild scold—chide = gently scold.
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