Chide and Knock

Chide

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

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

Nearby Word: chiding

Knock

Knock verb - To express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of.
Usage example: hey, don't knock it until you've tried it

Chide and knock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chide" instead a verb "Knock".

Common collocations

characters chide characters knock characters
player chide player knock player
humans chide humans knock humans
heroes chide heroes knock heroes
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