Synonyms of admonished

admonished

verb

past tense of admonish

1

as in reprimanded

to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault

admonished her for littering

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reprimanded
• scolded
• criticized
• blamed
• rebuked
• reproved
• reproached
• faulted
• mocked
• chid
• got on
• got after
• upbraided
• condemned
• lectured
• berated
• ticked off
• censured
• harangued
• attacked
• castigated
• burned one's ears
• assailed
• excoriated
• denounced
• lambasted
• crucified
• ridiculed
• knocked
• disparaged
• lashed
• slammed
• flayed
• reprehended
• scoffed
• chewed out
• belittled
• minimized
• panned
• dressed down
• derided
• scored
• keelhauled
• railed (at or against)
• rated
• abused
• jawed
• blasted
• scorned
• bad-mouthed
• deprecated
• dissed
• put down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• praised
• applauded
• saluted
• extolled
• hailed
• lauded
• touted
• OK'd

2

as in advised

to give advice to

my physician is always admonishing me to eat more healthy foods

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advised
• warned
• taught
• told
• convinced
• counseled
• informed
• encouraged
• urged
• cautioned
• adjured
• coached
• persuaded
• alerted
• instructed
• guided
• forewarned
• briefed
• exhorted
• implored
• begged
• apprised
• recommended
• steered
• led
• suggested
• induced
• proposed
• directed
• filled in
• acquainted
• shepherded
• showed
• mentored
• tutored
• talked (into)
• clued (in)
• prevailed (upon)
• piloted
• familiarized
• wised (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of admonished

All persons having business before this honorable court are admonished to draw near and give their attention, for the court is now sitting. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Some speakers admonished the county commission for shooting down the moratorium proposal. — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Aug. 2026

As Kierny admonished both sides to follow the court’s rules, Davis took on prosecutor Michael DiGiacomo directly. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Barnett, meanwhile, began reporting safety violations to Boeing in 2013, but was admonished for putting his concerns in writing. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

So if ever you are admonished for omitting the fish in a Caesar, point your mistaken scold to Tijuana. — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026

Marsh, the judge who presided over the trial, repeatedly admonished Basabe for bringing up things that the court had previously ruled he wasn’t allowed to mention. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

The senator even admonished Republican staffers who were protesting outside a DC meeting between the candidate and Senate Democrats. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 July 2026

Ebinger ruled Erdman was in civil contempt and admonished him for his conduct in the case, warning him that any future violations could result in sanctions. — Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 3 July 2026