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chide vs correct

correct vs chide

chide is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

chide and correct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chide No No Yes No
correct No Yes Yes No
As verbs, correct is a hyponym of chide; that is, correct is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chide:
  • chide: censure severely or angrily
  • correct: censure severely
Other hyponyms of chide include castigate, chasten, chastise, objurgate, brush down, tell off.
chide (adjective) correct (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
correct in opinion or judgment
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
chide (verb) correct (verb)
censure severely or angrily treat a defect
make right or correct
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
censure severely
fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for
Difference between chide and correct

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