Word: chiding
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: chi
ding
Definition: A scolding; show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
Morphemes:
Affix: chide
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To utter words of disapprobation and displeasure; to find fault; to contend angrily.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: chiden
Language: enm
Decoded: chiden
Meaning: to chide, rebuke, disapprove, criticize; complain, grumble, dispute; argue, debate, dispute, quarrel
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from verbs denoting the act of doing something, an action.