Word Definition

Chide

  1. A continuous noise or murmur.
  2. To make a clamorous noise; to chafe.
  3. Fig.: To be noisy about; to chafe against.
  4. To rebuke; to reprove; to scold; to find fault with.
  5. To utter words of disapprobation and displeasure; to find fault; to contend angrily.