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
Nearby Word: chiding
Pan
Pan verb - To express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of.
Usage example: virtually all the movie critics have panned this latest sequel in a tired series
Nearby Word: panful
Mutual synonyms
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