What is another word for admonishes?

Pronunciation: [ɐdmˈɒnɪʃɪz] (IPA)

Admonishes is a word that is commonly used to describe giving someone a warning or a piece of advice, often in a stern manner. However, there are several synonyms that can be used in place of admonishes in different situations. These include reprimand, caution, advise, counsel, caution, warn, rebuke, scold, reprove, chasten, and upbraid. Each of these words has a slightly different connotation and tone, and choosing the right one will depend on the context and intended meaning. By utilizing a variety of synonyms for admonishes, writers and speakers can add nuance and depth to their language.

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What are the hypernyms for Admonishes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Admonishes

His examples are worthy of the closest imitation-his brief career admonishes us of the uncertainty of human life-his happy death is an evidence of the truth of unvarnished piety.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson
Although their religion admonishes them to wash before prayers, these peasants appear to pay little heed to such rites.
"The Critic in the Orient"
George Hamlin Fitch
Suspended a while in the air, according to the same principle, our directors, he admonishes the country, will be properly tamed and dealt with.
"A History of the Four Georges, Volume I (of 4)"
Justin McCarthy

Famous quotes with Admonishes

  • Those who are not intimately and permanently linked with others, are thrown upon themselves; and, if they do not there find peace and incessant life, there is none to flatter them that they are not very poor, and very mean. A position which so constantly admonishes, may be of inestimable benefit. The person may gain, undistracted by other relationships, a closer communion with the one. Such a use is made of it by saints and sibyls.
    Margaret Fuller

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