Admonishing Synonyms and Antonyms

Giving warning
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. admonitory
  2. cautionary
  3. monitory
  4. warning
  5. reproachful
  6. reproving
Admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. warning
  2. cautioning
  3. advising
  4. discouraging
  5. upbraiding
  6. alerting
  7. scolding
  8. reproving
  9. forewarning
  10. reproaching
  11. reprimanding
  12. reminding
  13. rebuking
  14. lecturing
  15. enjoining
  16. criticizing
  17. chiding
  18. counselling
  19. alarming
Antonyms:
  1. applauding
  2. commending
  3. extolling
  4. flattering
  5. complimenting
  6. praising
  7. lauding
  8. approving
Take to task
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. reproving

Admonishing Sentence Examples

  • Stop admonishing the people around you.

  • He was admonishing each one of you with tears.

  • Look for an incident early in every game, and make a big deal about it, by publicly admonishing the perpetrator.

  • When admonishing players, the referee should speak with dignity, politeness and in a firm manner.

  • Mommy puts Sammy down while gently admonishing her to be more careful.

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