Chide and Decry

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

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

Nearby Word: chiding

Decry verb - To declare to be morally wrong or evil.

Usage example: a statement by the church decrying modern society's liberal attitude regarding marriage and divorce

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Chide and decry are semantically related in blame topic. Sometimes you can use "Chide" instead a verb "Decry".

characters	chide characters	decry characters
heroes	chide heroes	decry heroes

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