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

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2
as in advised
to give advice to my physician is always admonishing me to eat more healthy foods

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Recent Examples of admonished 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 The judge overseeing the wrongful death civil case that John O'Keefe's family filed against Karen Read admonished more than a dozen lawyers involved in the case on Wednesday. — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Beyond failing to qualify for the 2024 Euros, Barbarez admonished the association’s leadership for its 2022 decision to schedule friendlies with Russia soon after it was banned by FIFA and UEFA for invading Ukraine. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 Stiller responded — but not before Smith was admonished by Shaquille O’Neal, who was also part of the pregame panel and let Smith know that the lifelong Knicks fan had not yet announced his project. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 The caller stopped a man from shoplifting and admonished him. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 At one point, Crabtree admonished them to stop talking over each other. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026 When news of Israel’s secret outposts in Iraq’s desert emerged, Iraqis admonished their leaders as traitors, and the boisterous militiamen affiliated with the government as impostors for allowing their land to be colonized by an enemy. — Nabil Salih, Time, 26 May 2026 Director Quentin Tarantino admonished his star Brad Pitt during the making of the 2019 film, actor Bruce Dern recalled in an interview with PEOPLE at the Cannes Film Festival. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonished
  1. reprimanded
  2. advised
  3. scolded
  4. warned
  5. criticized
  6. taught
  7. blamed
Verb
  • According to state records, Tolliver was reprimanded by the state’s Education Practices Commission and given two years of probation from teaching in 2012.
    — Austin Horn July 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • The Israeli soldier who physically assaulted a CNN photojournalist in March was formally reprimanded by his commanders for his use of force but faces no criminal charges in the matter, the Israeli military said Monday.
    — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
Definition of reprimanded
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  • The welcome mat is open for contributions from countries that are on the receiving end of space objects, Sorge advised.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 22 July 2026
  • Customers are advised to use strong, unique passwords and consider a password manager for enhanced security.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of advised
Verb
  • In February, a California judge reportedly scolded Meta’s own lawyers for wearing the smart glasses in court.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • Davis remembered once being scolded as a teenager by her mother after being caught speaking poorly of a classmate.
    — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Definition of scolded
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  • Sirens sounded in Bahrain this morning, as the country’s Interior Ministry warned citizens to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.
    — Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • The Bank of England warned last December of the possibility of a climate Minsky moment, where assets reprice rapidly due to climate shock.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 18 July 2026
Definition of warned
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  • David Wallack, owner of Mango’s Tropical Cafe on Ocean Drive, vociferously criticized Suarez’ plan as insufficient.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Malik Nabers criticized Harbaugh’s NFL Draft picks while his return from a serious knee injury remained a mystery.
    — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of criticized
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  • The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.
    — Sydney Sasser, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of taught
Verb
  • The integration brought hundreds of NFL Media employees under ESPN’s umbrella, and chairman Jimmy Pitaro blamed the acquisition for the layoffs in a memo to employees Tuesday obtained by Forbes.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • This shift can’t be blamed entirely on America’s costly labor and strict regulations.
    — James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Definition of blamed

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