MONISH Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word monish. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| admonish | verbv | |||||
verb • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior • warn strongly; put on guard • take to task | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| advise | verbv | |||||
verb • give advice to • inform (somebody) of something • make a proposal, declare a plan for something | ||||||
| chide | verbv | |||||
verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| reprimand | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • rebuke formally • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
