ADMONISHING Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word admonishing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ADMONISHING
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berating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a severe rebuke | ||||||||
chiding | verbv | |||||||
noun • rebuking a person harshly | ||||||||
reproving | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective | ||||||||
scolding | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • rebuking a person harshly | ||||||||
upbraiding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a severe scolding | ||||||||
warning | nounn | |||||||
noun • a message informing of danger • cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) • notification of something, usually in advance adjective satellite • serving to warn | ||||||||
advising | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • give advice to • inform (somebody) of something • make a proposal, declare a plan for something | ||||||||
castigating | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely • inflict severe punishment on | ||||||||
cautioning | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
chastising | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely | ||||||||
criticizing | verbv | |||||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws • act as a critic | ||||||||
disciplining | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a branch of knowledge • a system of rules of conduct or method of practice • the trait of being well behaved • training to improve strength or self-control • the act of disciplining verb • develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control • punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience | ||||||||
rebuking | verbv | |||||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
remonstrating | verbv | |||||||
verb • argue in protest or opposition • present and urge reasons in opposition • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
reprimanding | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • rebuke formally • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
reproaching | verbv | |||||||
noun • a mild rebuke or criticism • disgrace or shame 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 | ||||||||
chide | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||