Chide and Torment

Chide

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

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

Nearby Word: chiding

Torment

Torment verb - To cause persistent suffering to.

Chide and torment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chide" instead a verb "Torment".

Nearby Words: tormented, tormenting, tormentor

Common collocations

characters chide characters torment characters
mother chide mother torment mother
player chide player torment player
humans chide humans torment humans
Other words: heroes.
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