Chide and Lay into

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

Lay into and chide are semantically related in tell off topic. In some cases you can use "Lay into" instead a verb "Chide". informal substitute

Nearby Word: chiding

Lay into verb - Hit violently, as in an attack.

Chide and lay into are semantically related in berate topic. Sometimes you can use "Chide" instead a verb "Lay into".