1
as in to reprimand
to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault
admonished her for littering
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to advise
to give advice to
my physician is always admonishing me to eat more healthy foods
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of admonish
His sheriff’s office admonished his actions for an unnecessary use of force.
—
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
McAdam admonished jurors that the guilt phase only tries the question of whether the former UC Davis student is guilty of the crimes against him.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025
On Tuesday, a federal judge in Maryland admonished Justice Department lawyers for failing to provide meaningful updates on their effort to secure the return of a man mistakenly deported to El Salvdaor.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
Rinehart has admonished Australians to be more like Trump and think bigger.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for admonish
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
McAdam admonished jurors that the guilt phase only tries the question of whether the former UC Davis student is guilty of the crimes against him.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025
On Tuesday, a federal judge in Maryland admonished Justice Department lawyers for failing to provide meaningful updates on their effort to secure the return of a man mistakenly deported to El Salvdaor.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
Rinehart has admonished Australians to be more like Trump and think bigger.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for admonish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonish
Verb
-
The justices also reprimanded federal authorities for failing to provide the detainees with more due process under the Alien Enemies Act.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
-
One of the central conflicts begins when the cute five-year-old daughter, I-Jing (Nina Ye), is reprimanded by her otherwise aloof grandfather for being left-handed.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
14 May 2025
Verb
-
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises residents in areas with excessive heat to wear light clothing, drink lots of water, use their air conditioning and avoid from exerting themselves outside in order to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
-
The release advises anyone with further information to contact the North Little Rock Department Tip Line at (501) 680-8439 or Detective Adam Williams at 501-771-7167.—
Parker Mancino,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
Verb
-
After performing spirited pieces from the Prime Video superhero drama at Deadline’s Sound & Screen: Television event, composers Christopher Lennertz and Matt Bowen were asked if they’ve ever been scolded for going too far with their music.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
-
Similar circumstances were noted at most airports across the country, with media reporting that those without a Real ID have faced little more than a scolding from TSA agents or a reminder to book an appointment soon to get a Star Card.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
Verb
-
Here's a breakdown of the three-tiered alert system from the NWS and what each level entails: High wind warning: Take action!—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
-
Showrunner Jess Brownell, speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the U.K. premiere for Part 2 last year in June, had warned fans to expect a wait of up to two years.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Verb
-
The late pope criticized both laissez-faire capitalism and state-centric socialism, giving shape to a distinctly Catholic vein of economic teaching.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
-
Several Democratic members of Congress criticized her firing.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Verb
-
The way the Church teaches also needs to be more in action than through mere words.—
Mark R. Francis,
Time,
10 May 2025
-
Revere used that skill to teach himself to become an engraver and later a dentist, fashioning implants for his patients.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Verb
-
According to Reuters, many locals have blamed the sites for creating an unsustainable rental environment, reducing housing supply and making rent unaffordable for locals.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
-
As negotiations resume, the costs of economic stagnation are compounding—while the limits of blaming sanctions alone become harder to ignore.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Verb
-
Stewart’s granddaughter is a huge fan of Eilish, and Stewart chided Cutler for failing to get her backstage access to one of the singer’s recent Madison Square Garden concerts, as Stewart had requested.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
13 May 2025
-
The incident follows an exchange at March’s Monte Carlo Masters, in which Italian doubles specialist Andrea Vavassori chided Ben Shelton for hitting him in the chest with a forehand during a doubles match.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Admonish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonish. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share