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ADMONISH Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word admonish. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For ADMONISH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for admonish, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
criticize advise berate censure chastise counsel criticise knock rebuke rede reprimand reproach reprobate reprove scold upbraid warn
Phrases (1)
pick apart

Alternatives for CHIDE

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