ADMONISHING Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word admonishing. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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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 | ||||||
