chide
1 of 1verb/tʃaɪd/
Forms:chides,chiding,chided,chided
1
to express mild disapproval, often in a gentle or corrective manner
C2transitive- The teacher chided the student for talking loudly during the exam.
- The mother chided her child for not wearing a coat on a chilly day.
- The coach chided the team for their lack of teamwork during the crucial match.