ADMONISH Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word admonish. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ADMONISH
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chide | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
reprimand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • rebuke formally • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
reprove | verbv | |||||||
verb • take to task | ||||||||
berate | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
chastise | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely | ||||||||
criticize | verbv | |||||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws • act as a critic | ||||||||
rebuke | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
remonstrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • argue in protest or opposition • present and urge reasons in opposition • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
scold | verbv | |||||||
noun • someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault verb • censure severely or angrily • show one's unhappiness or critical attitude | ||||||||
upbraid | verbv | |||||||
verb • express criticism towards | ||||||||
monish | verbv | |||||||
verb • warn strongly; put on guard • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior | ||||||||
caution | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger • a warning against certain acts • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger • the trait of being circumspect and prudent verb • warn strongly; put on guard | ||||||||
discourage | verbv | |||||||
verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior | ||||||||
reproof | nounn | |||||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • take to task | ||||||||
warn | verbv | |||||||
verb • notify of danger, potential harm, or risk • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior • ask to go away • notify, usually in advance |