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
For a recurring exhibition that is often chided for its deafening, in-your-face messaging, this edition of the show is all but silent; for a show that’s known—almost famous—for generating controversy, this outing is entirely anodyne.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
She knew what “The Muppet Show” star symbolized and recognized what she meant to her misfit youngest, a zaftig kid frequently chided for taking up too much space.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026
We all make mistakes, but few of us are chided by the president of the United States or summoned to testify before a congressional committee as a result.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
She chided me less for my laziness and melancholy, and she allowed me more time to study and write.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
