Meaning
To admonish in blame; to reproach angrily.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English chiden (“to chide, rebuke, disapprove, criticize; complain, grumble, dispute; argue, debate, dispute, quarrel”), from Old English ċīdan (“to chide, reprove, rebuke; blame, contend, strive, quarrel, complain”). Cognate with German kiden (“to sound”); Old High German kīdal (“wedge”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rebukeragtrouncereprooflecturereprimandjawscoldberateremonstrate
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles: