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admonishment Synonyms

Another word for admonishment

Choosing another word for admonishment depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A firm but gentle warning, reprimand, or expression of disapproval directed at someone's behavior.

Usage Example

"The judge issued a stern admonition to the attorney for interrupting the witness during cross-examination."

Strongest
admonition
reprimand
rebuke
Strong
reproof
reproach
censure
scolding
chastisement
upbraiding

• noun (Context 2)

A piece of authoritative counsel, caution, or earnest advice urging someone to perform a duty or avoid a mistake.

Usage Example

"Mindful of her mentor's early admonition to verify every primary source, the historian uncovered a critical error in the archive."

Strongest
admonition
warning
Strong
caution
counsel
exhortation
caveat
injunction

Opposites of admonishment

The opposite of admonishment shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

praise
commendation
approval
compliment
applause
acclaim
See all opposites of admonishment

• Nearby Words

admonish
admonisher
admonishingly
admonishment
admonitory
admonitrix
admrx

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Admonishment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/admonishment
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