Bechide

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    to chide or scold completely; reprimand thoroughly archaic, transitive

    "Should I bechide "It's God's own way Permitting night to follow day?""

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"Should I bechide "It's God's own way Permitting night to follow day?""

Etymology

From Middle English bechiden, equivalent to be- (“on; about; all over”) + chide.

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