intransitive verb. : to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke is quick to chide against the mayor for his negligence. transitive verb. : to voice disapproval to : reproach in a usually mild and constructive manner : scold She chided us for arriving late.
What are synonyms of chiding?
chide
- admonish.
- berate.
- blame.
- castigate.
- censure.
- condemn.
- rebuke.
- reprimand.
What does being ravaged mean?
Verb. ravage, devastate, waste, sack, pillage, despoil mean to lay waste by plundering or destroying. ravage implies violent often cumulative depredation and destruction.
