CHIDE, v.t. 1. To scold at; to reprove; to utter words in anger, or by way of disapprobation; to rebuke; as, to chide one for his faults.2. To blame; to reproach; as, to chide folly or negligence.To chide from or chide away, is to drive away by scolding or reproof.CHIDE, v.i. 1. To scold; to clamor; to find fault; to contend in words of anger; sometimes followed by with.The people did chide with Moses. Ex. 17.2. To quarrel.3. To make a rough, clamorous, roaring noise; as the chiding flood.CHIDE, n. Murmur; gentle noise.
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