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chide vs criticize

criticize vs chide

chide and criticize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chide No No Yes No
criticize No No Yes No
As verbs, criticize is a hypernym of chide; that is, criticize is a word with a broader meaning than chide:
  • chide: censure severely or angrily
  • criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Other hypernyms of chide include criticise, knock, pick apart.
chide (verb) criticize (verb)
censure severely or angrily find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
act as a critic
Difference between chide and criticize

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