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

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

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