Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Chides.
Chides - as a verb
Censure severely or angrily
Example: "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
- bawl out
- berate
- call down
- call on the carpet
- chew out
- chew up
- dress down
- have words
- jaw
- lambast
- lambaste
- lecture
- rag
- rebuke
- remonstrate
- reprimand
- scold
- take to task
- trounce
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She chides her children for not finishing their homework."
"He chides his friend for arriving late to the meeting."
"The teacher chides the students for talking during class."
"My boss chides me for making mistakes in my work."
"The coach chides the players for not giving their best effort."
Word Game Points
Is CHIDES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chides is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CHIDES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is CHIDES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chides is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCHIDES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is CHIDES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chides is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCHIDES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.