Correct and Chide

Correct

Correct verb - Censure severely.

Chide is a synonym for correct in scold topic. In some cases you can use "Chide" instead a verb "Correct", when it comes to topics like discipline, punish, rebuke.

Chide

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

Correct is a synonym for chide in punish topic. Sometimes you can use "Correct" instead a verb "Chide".

Nearby Word: chiding
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