Question

I would pretend to chide them
a.praise
b.admise
c.scold
d.applaud
choose the correct synonym
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Answer 1

The correct synonym for the word 'chide' is c. scold.

What are synonyms?

• We can describe synonyms as words which have the same meaning.
• The word chide means to scold someone or to be angry at someone.
• Hence, the word 'scold' is a synonym for the word 'chide'. Thus, the correct option is c. scold
• On the other hand, such words which have the opposite meaning to each other are termed as antonyms.
• Other options, such as praise or applaud are incorrect as they can act as antonyms of the word chide.