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MONISHING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word monishing. (exact relations)
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admonishing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

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

censuring
verbv
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastising
verbv
verb

• censure severely

criticizing
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

lambasting
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

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

Alternatives for ADMONISHING

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