chivvied

/ˈtʃɪvid/ /ˈʃɪvid/

verb

To coerce or hurry along, as by persistent request.

Examples :

"The teacher chivvied the students to finish their homework quickly before recess. "

verb

To subject to harassment or verbal abuse.

Examples :

"The coach constantly chivvied the players, yelling at them for every mistake they made. "

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verb

To sneak up on or rapidly approach.

Examples :

"The cat chivvied the mouse under the couch, hoping for a quick catch. "

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verb

To pursue as in a hunt.

Examples :

"to chivvy the fox"

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Meanings

Examples :

"The teacher chivvied the students to finish their homework quickly before recess. "

Examples :

"The coach constantly chivvied the players, yelling at them for every mistake they made. "

Examples :

"The cat chivvied the mouse under the couch, hoping for a quick catch. "

Examples :

"to chivvy the fox"

Related Words

homework noun

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

students noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

players noun

One that plays

quickly adverb

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

teacher noun

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

persistent adjective

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

constantly adverb

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

approach noun

The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

request noun

Act of requesting (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).

subject adjective

Likely to be affected by or to experience something.

harassment noun

Persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress.

yelling verb

Shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice.