Chiding (Noun)
Meaning
Rebuking a person harshly.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The angry father directed a fierce chiding at his misbehaving child.
- The judge gave a severe chiding to the defense attorney for her unprofessional behavior in the courtroom.
- After failing to meet his deadline, John received a chiding from his manager in front of his coworkers.
- Her husband's harsh chiding about her spending habits made her feel guilty and embarrassed.
- The disappointed teacher unleashed a stinging chiding at her student for his subpar performance on the test.