chiding
/ˈtʃaɪdɪŋ/
noun
- The act of scolding or criticizing someone angrily.
- A gentle chiding is sometimes better than a harsh punishment.
- He received a chiding from his boss for being late again.
- Her constant chiding made the children feel discouraged.
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adjective
- Expressing disapproval or criticism in an angry way.
- The chiding tone in her voice made everyone quiet.
- She gave him a chiding look when he spilled his drink.
- He wrote a chiding letter to the company about their poor service.
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