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

The apology was certainly warranted, given the Seleção’s biggest loss to Argentina since 1964, which ultimately cost Dorival Júnior his job and accelerated the arrival of former Real Madrid boss Ancelotti. —Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 13 June 2026

Azul's skepticism proves warranted. —Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026

Jacobson says the circumstance warranted it. —Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 12 June 2026

If the Utah Supreme Court concludes that such a stay is warranted, that court can stay the proceedings. —Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026

The Kings have taken a highly measured approach with his development, limiting his games and minutes beyond what many observers felt was warranted. —Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026

Reluctance among leaders of some California cities to intensify density around transit hubs shows why state intervention is warranted, said Jonathan Curtis, head of Glendale multifamily housing developer Cedar Street Partners. —Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

Burns told the Observer prior to the meeting that city officials had received information from law enforcement that led him to believe the allegations were credible and warranted investigation. —Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026

Some of that criticism was warranted. —Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 9 June 2026