chide 
(chīd)
(chīd)v. chid·ed or chid (chĭd), chid·ed or chid or chid·den (chĭdn), chid·ing, chides
v.tr.
To scold mildly so as to correct or improve; reprimand: chided the boy for his sloppiness.
v.intr.
To express disapproval.
[Middle English chiden, from Old English cīdan, from cīd, strife, contention.]
chider n.
chiding·ly adv.