Chiding and Scold

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Chiding noun - Rebuking a person harshly.

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Scold is a synonym for chiding in criticize topic. In some cases you can use "Scold" instead a verb "Chiding".

Nearby Word: chide

Scold verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

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Chiding is a synonym for scold. Sometimes you can replace term "Chiding" with "Scold", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded

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