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

The restrictions emerged just days after Trump admonished Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the press, calling on the leader to step down and hold wartime elections. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

Despite being a point of contention for Prince William and Prince Harry, who’ve publicly admonished him for revealing personal details about Diana for financial gain, this memoir is only one of several royal tell-alls penned by Burrell. — Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

All officers were also admonished that improper access of ALPR and other law enforcement systems is grounds for termination, Joseph said. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026

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