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- US Pronunciation
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- [chahyd]
- /tʃaɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [chahyd]
- /tʃaɪd/
Definitions of chid word
- verb with object chid to express disapproval of; scold; reproach: The principal chided the children for their thoughtless pranks. 1
- verb with object chid to harass, nag, impel, or the like by chiding: She chided him into apologizing. 1
- verb without object chid to scold or reproach; find fault. 1
- noun chid Simple past form of chide. 1
- verb chid simple past tense of chide. 0
- verb chid past participle of chide. 0
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Origin of chid
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English chiden, Old English cīdan
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Parts of speech for Chid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chid
verb chid
- reproached — to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure.
- scolded — to find fault with angrily; chide; reprimand: The teacher scolded me for being late.
- blamed — damned
- harassed — stressed, tormented
- criticized — to censure or find fault with.
Antonyms for chid
verb chid
- praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- applauded — Simple past tense and past participle of applaud.
- approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
- commended — to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend: to commend a friend to another; to commend an applicant for employment.
- flattered — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
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