English Explanatory Dictionary

chiding

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of chide
noun
  1. A scolding.
adj
  1. Reproachful; critical.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃaɪdɪŋ/

Word forms

chiding chidings more chiding most chiding

Synonyms

berating browbeating rixation chiding chockling correption dirdum down the banks dressing down going over jawing lecture objurgation sermon scolding throughgoing

Derived words

chidingly unchiding
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