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   Chide (chīd), v. t. [imp. Chid (chĭd), or Chode (chīd Obs.); p. p. Chidden (?), Chid; p. pr. & vb. n. Chiding.] [AS. cīdan; of unknown origin.]
   1. To rebuke; to reprove; to scold; to find fault with.
   
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   Upbraided, chid, and rated at. Shak.
   
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   2. Fig.: To be noisy about; to chafe against.
   
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   The sea that chides the banks of England. Shak.
   
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   To chide hither, To chide from, or To chide away, to cause to come, or to drive away, by scolding or reproof.
   
   Syn. -- To blame; rebuke; reprove; scold; censure; reproach; reprehend; reprimand.
   
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   Chide, v. i.
   1. To utter words of disapprobation and displeasure; to find fault; to contend angrily.
   
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   Wherefore the people did chide with Moses. Ex. xvii. 2.
   
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   2. To make a clamorous noise; to chafe.
   
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   As doth a rock againts the chiding flood. Shak.
   
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   Chide, n. [AS. cīd] A continuous noise or murmur.
   
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   The chide of streams. Thomson.
   
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