chided

Example Sentences

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In the first week of trial, she chided Musk for recent posts to his social media platform X, in which he spoke disparagingly of OpenAI and Sam Altman, whom he referred to as "Scam Altman".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

He started reading the Harry Potter books on top of his historical biographies and conservative magazines, and chided me for acting like I was too cool for Hogwarts.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

He also passed around a risk-tolerance quiz and chided students who proved risk-averse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Off his soapbox, Negrete then chided his friends for making him cry before heading to a drag show.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

“Don’t say ‘shut up’ to each other,” chided Katie absentmindedly.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith