chide

/ˈchīd/

Middle English, from Old English cīdan to quarrel, chide, from cīd strife

verb

  1. to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke

  2. to voice disapproval to : reproach in a usually mild and constructive manner : scold

is quick to chide against the mayor for his negligence

reprove rebuke reprimand admonish reproach chide mean to criticize adversely. reprove implies an often kindly intent to correct a fault. rebuke suggests a sharp or stern reproof.