Gave a rebuke
Chid is the past tense of chide, meaning to scold or express disapproval.
Though chided is now more common, chid appears in older literature and formal writing: The teacher chid the students for their laziness.
The past participle chidden is similarly archaic but occasionally surfaces in elevated prose.
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Gave a rebuke
Chid is the past tense of chide, meaning to scold or express disapproval.
Though chided is now more common, chid appears in older literature and formal writing: The teacher chid the students for their laziness.
The past participle chidden is similarly archaic but occasionally surfaces in elevated prose.
1. rebuke — admonish, Reprove with counsel; scold (Rebuke harshly); reprimand (Formal expression of disapproval); reproach (Expression of disappointment); upbraid · berate · censure · criticize · castigate · denounce · chastise · lecture · lambaste · harangue
2. correct — advise, Give counsel to; counsel (Expert guidance offered); guide (Leader or instruction book); caution (Careful attention to risk); warn · instruct · mentor · coach · discipline · redirect · steer · set straight · dissuade · urge
VERBAL EVALUATIONchid ≠ praised Expressed approval of; commended · lauded · applauded · complimented · extolled
EMOTIONAL TONEchid ≠ encouraged Gave support and confidence; comforted · consoled · soothed · reassured · supported
Sanskrit roots: gam, vid, vac, man, da
chide, chiding, chides, chided
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/chid