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

Beware Correlation and Overcrowding Despite the sector’s recent success, caution is warranted. —Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

His attorneys argued that his remorse and declining health warranted a shorter sentence of 35 years, per the outlet. —Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026

Sure, some predictions are warranted and even useful. —Julia Fisher, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2026

Union members argued that the complexity of building reservoirs and dams in California warranted board members choosing a company with more experience with such projects in the state to build Sites Reservoir. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026

Someone’s criticism of the movie is warranted. —Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026

Under Swiss law, a person is held in custody until a court rules within 48 hours on whether their detention is warranted. —Reuters, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026

Kyle Williamson, a San Antonio police sergeant, told the commissioners in his prepared statement that tough sentences are warranted for certain drug traffickers. —Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026

His previous complaints are warranted, and Palace’s 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United on Sunday was another example of the problems caused by a perfect storm of a lack of depth and a relentless schedule denying them an opportunity to rectify familiar failings with work on the training pitch. —Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026