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correct vs chide

chide vs correct

correct is an adjective but chide is not an adjective.

correct and chide both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
correct No Yes Yes No
chide No No Yes No
As verbs, chide is a hypernym of correct; that is, chide is a word with a broader meaning than correct:
  • correct: censure severely
  • chide: censure severely or angrily
correct (adjective) chide (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
correct (verb) chide (verb)
treat a defect censure severely or angrily
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 correct and chide

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