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ADMONISHING Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word admonishing. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For ADMONISHING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for admonishing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
advise counsel criticise criticize knock rede warn
Phrases (1)
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Alternatives for BERATING

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