Chide and Scorn

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

Nearby Word: chiding

Scorn verb - To show contempt for.

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Chide and scorn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chide" instead a verb "Scorn".

Nearby Words: scornful, scorned, scornfully, scorning

mother	chide mother	scorn mother
humans	chide humans	scorn humans

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