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chidings

noun as in reproof

noun as in tongue-lashing

noun as in scolding

noun as in admonishment

noun as in dressing-down

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Example Sentences

Young Darwin made no reply, and seemingly did not hear the uncalled-for chidings.

It was, in fact, autobiographical, a setting-down of the author's daily self-chidings.

They will soon overcome the chidings of conscience, and then they can be as foul-mouthed as any of their companions.

Not that her aunt meant to be unkind, or that her chidings were always undeserved or her complaints causeless.

The boy said nothing for sometime, but bore patiently the chidings of his mother.

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On this page you'll find 409 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to chidings, such as: sermon, castigation, censure, chiding, going-over, and harangue.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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