chided
Gave mild criticism
Chided is the past tense of chide, meaning to scold or express disapproval, typically in a mild or corrective way rather than with harsh anger.
She chided him for leaving his dishes in the sink.
The word carries a tone of gentle rebuke, often from someone in a position of authority or care—a parent chiding a child, or a teacher chiding a student.
An alternative past tense form, chid, exists but is less common in contemporary usage.
Said in passing
- statedExpressed in words
- saidVerbally expressed, past tense
- commentedExpressed an opinion verbally
- repliedGave an answer back
retorted · interjected · snapped · scolded · reproached · rebuked · admonished · chastened
Formal expression of disapproval
- admonishReprove with counsel
- scoldRebuke harshly
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- chastiseReprimand severely for wrongdoing
berate · upbraid · castigate · censure · criticize · lecture · harangue · lambaste
Making disapproving sounds
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- criticismJudgment of faults
censure · condemnation · dissatisfaction · disfavor · objection · complaint · disapprobation · disdain
remarked
Said in passing
replied · retorted · interjected · snapped · scolded · reproached · rebuked · admonished · chastened · lectured
reprimand
Formal expression of disapproval
chastise · berate · upbraid · castigate · censure · criticize · lecture · harangue · lambaste · denounce
tut-tutting
Making disapproving sounds
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- reproachExpression of disappointment
criticism · censure · condemnation · dissatisfaction · disfavor · objection · complaint · disapprobation · disdain · disparagement
correct
Free from error
guide · instruct · caution · warn · remind · advise · redirect · set straight