Abuse and Chide

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Abuse verb - To criticize harshly and usually publicly.

Usage example: a demanding, difficult patient who constantly abuses the nurses and aides

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Chide and abuse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Chide" instead a verb "Abuse".

Nearby Words: abusive, abused, abusing

Chide verb - To criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault.

Usage example: my wife chided me for forgetting to offer our guests some refreshments

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Abuse and chide are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abuse" instead a verb "Chide".

Nearby Word: chiding

characters	abuse characters	chide characters
mother	abuse mother	chide mother

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