Synonyms of warranted

warranted 1 of 2

adjective

as in justified

being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong

a warranted use of force by the police

Synonyms & Similar Words

• justified
• deserved
• due
• merited
• competent
• appropriate
• suitable
• rightful
• proper
• legal
• legitimate
• just
• right
• fair
• condign
• applicable
• fitting
• meet
• requisite
• correct
• strict
• lawful
• apt
• accurate
• equitable
• fit
• true
• stringent
• impartial
• uncompromising
• square
• rhadamanthine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unfair
• unwarranted
• undue
• unjustified
• unjust
• irrelevant
• unreasonable
• undeserved
• incorrect
• inappropriate
• improper
• inapplicable
• unsuitable
• partial
• unjustifiable
• unmerited
• incoherent
• unequal
• biased
• indefensible
• inequitable
• arbitrary
• unlawful
• irrelative
• inapt
• inapposite
• despotic
• illegitimate

warranted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of warrant

1

as in guaranteed

to assume responsibility for the satisfactory quality or performance of

the computer company unconditionally warrants all of its products for one full year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guaranteed
• bonded
• assured
• certified
• contracted
• pledged
• guarantied
• testified (to)
• insisted
• undertook
• vowed
• stipulated
• insured
• attested
• declared
• authenticated
• asserted
• adhered
• vouched (for)
• averred
• witnessed
• swore
• covenanted
• avouched
• plighted
• avowed

2

as in approved

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the state constitution warrants these measures

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approved
• ratified
• confirmed
• accepted
• endorsed
• authorized
• finalized
• sanctioned
• acknowledged
• formalized
• accredited
• signed
• affirmed
• approbated
• cleared
• validated
• homologated
• permitted
• blessed
• certified
• enabled
• allowed
• licensed
• OK'd
• passed
• sanctified
• canonized
• initialed
• legalized
• rubber-stamped
• reapproved
• signed off (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• rejected
• declined
• disallowed
• prohibited
• disapproved
• vetoed
• turned down
• enjoined
• proscribed
• ignored
• banned
• forbade
• negatived
• disregarded
• neglected
• refused
• overlooked
• interdicted
• rebuffed
• rebutted
• spurned
• illegalized

3

as in required

to have as a requirement

the situation warrants your immediate attention

Synonyms & Similar Words

• required
• needed
• wanted
• took
• demanded
• involved
• necessitated
• claimed
• challenged
• called for
• bore
• entailed
• asked
• begged
• lacked
• insisted
• stipulated
• cried (for)
• hurt (for)
• enjoined
• exacted
• clamored (for)
• pressed
• commanded
• quested

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• had
• held
• owned
• possessed

4

as in alleged

to state as a fact usually forcefully

we'll all be dead before that happens, I warrant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alleged
• insisted
• claimed
• asserted
• maintained
• contended
• declared
• announced
• affirmed
• protested
• argued
• proclaimed
• purported
• averred
• confirmed
• professed
• avowed
• put forth
• reasoned
• justified
• defended
• avouched
• rationalized
• vindicated
• broadcast
• upheld
• reaffirmed
• supported
• persevered
• reasserted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• abandoned
• rejected
• challenged
• disclaimed
• questioned
• disputed
• repudiated
• negated
• disavowed
• gainsaid
• disowned
• refuted
• countered
• rebutted
• disproved
• negatived
• contradicted
• confuted

5

as in enabled

to give official or legal power to

bailiffs are warranted to enforce the subpoena

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enabled
• authorized
• empowered
• qualified
• permitted
• entitled
• licensed
• commissioned
• invested
• certified
• allowed
• vested
• approved
• accredited
• chartered
• confirmed
• affirmed
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• validated
• initiated
• installed
• inducted
• let
• inaugurated
• credentialed
• cleared
• instated
• privileged
• swore in
• OK'd
• enfranchised

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excluded
• denied
• disqualified
• prevented
• stopped
• constrained
• discouraged
• disallowed
• inhibited
• hindered
• blocked
• impeded
• prohibited
• barred
• banned
• obstructed
• shut out
• held back
• enjoined
• proscribed
• vetoed
• forbade
• outlawed
• disbarred
• disenfranchised
• disfranchised
• interdicted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of warranted

Verb

In those cases, physicians agreed the escalation was warranted 69% of the time. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Smith will still be in the third year of her max deal in 2028, taking up cap space that her performance has not warranted when the Wings have to negotiate with Bueckers and potentially re-sign Shepard, who will be a free agent. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026

The trial judge has the discretion to determine if publication is warranted based on the specifics of the case, and the perpetrator’s name will only be published if the victim gives consent. — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Nurse was with the Oilers for 12 seasons but had a less-than-optimal departure, requesting a trade after enduring years of criticism, often warranted, from fans and media alike. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Paramount has previously said foreign investors backing the WBD bid will not have board seats or voting shares, and thus CFIUS review is not warranted. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 July 2026

Blood tests can be the first signal, followed by CT scans if warranted to decide on treatment. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026

Simon’s self-righteous callousness warranted a rebuke, but the rebuke provided Simon the opportunity to see the situation more clearly, to repent, and to love more going forward. — Eric Bashor, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026

To pro-slavery Americans, abolitionist words warranted violent responses because such words were themselves tantamount to violence. — Paul Quigley, The Conversation, 13 July 2026