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past tense of admonish
Synonyms & Antonyms of admonished
1
to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault
- admonished her for littering
Synonyms for admonished
- chid
- (or chided),
- rebuked,
- reprimanded,
- reproached,
- reproved,
- ticked off
Words Related to admonished
- berated,
- castigated,
- chewed out,
- dressed down,
- flayed,
- harangued,
- jawed,
- keelhauled,
- lambasted,
- lectured,
- railed (at or against),
- rated,
- scolded,
- scored,
- upbraided
- abused,
- assailed,
- attacked,
- bad-mouthed,
- blamed,
- blasted,
- censured,
- condemned,
- criticized,
- crucified,
- denounced,
- dissed
- [slang],
- excoriated,
- faulted,
- knocked,
- lashed,
- panned,
- reprehended,
- slammed
Phrases Synonymous with admonished
Near Antonyms for admonished
2
to give advice to
- my physician is always admonishing me to eat more healthy foods
Synonyms for admonished
- adjured,
- advised,
- counseled
- (or counselled)
Words Related to admonished
- coached,
- directed,
- guided,
- instructed,
- led,
- mentored,
- shepherded,
- showed,
- taught,
- tutored
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