COMMINATE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word comminate. (close relations)
Definition of COMMINATE
comminatory
Best Alternative Words for COMMINATE
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admonish | verbv | |||||||
verb • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior • warn strongly; put on guard • take to task | ||||||||
assail | verbv | |||||||
verb • attack someone physically or emotionally • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing | ||||||||
berate | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
castigate | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely • inflict severe punishment on | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
censure | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • harsh criticism or disapproval • the state of being excommunicated verb • rebuke formally | ||||||||
chide | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
criticize | verbv | |||||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws • act as a critic | ||||||||
excoriate | verbv | |||||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading | ||||||||
lambaste | verbv | |||||||
verb • beat with a cane • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
reprimand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • rebuke formally • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
reproach | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mild rebuke or criticism • disgrace or shame verb • express criticism towards | ||||||||
reprove | verbv | |||||||
verb • take to task | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
threaten | verbv | |||||||
verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • to utter intentions of injury or punishment against • to be a menacing indication of something | ||||||||
upbraid | verbv | |||||||
verb • express criticism towards | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
accurse | verbv | |||||||
verb • curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment | ||||||||