C0288800 (chīd)v.chid·ed or chid(chĭd), chid·ed or chid or chid·den(chĭd′n), chid·ing, chidesv.tr. To scold mildly so as to correct or improve; reprimand: chided the boy for his sloppiness.v.intr. To express disapproval.[Middle English chiden, from Old English cīdan, from cīd, strife, contention.]chid′er n.chid′ing·ly adv.IdiomsSeechide