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单词 admonishing
释义

admonishing

adjective

ad·​mon·​ish·​ing ad-ˈmä-ni-shiŋ How to pronounce admonishing (audio)
: serving to admonish : expressing warning or disapproval in usually an earnest or solicitous way
The tranquil profundity of his daily satisfaction seemed sometimes to turn, by a mysterious inward impulse, and face itself with questioning, admonishing, threatening eyes. Henry James
The images from Hiroshima seared the consciousness of a generation, forever serving as an admonishing reminder of mankind's destructive capacities. Michael Elliott
admonishingly adverb
"But there's a deal o' things to be considered, young man," Mr. Glegg added, looking admonishingly at Tom … George Eliot

Synonyms

  • admonitory
  • cautionary
  • cautioning
  • exemplary
  • monitory
  • premonitory
  • warning
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Rose protests the admonishing tone, confidently signaling that the French are no better than her. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 May 2022 And what happened on Tuesday was this: In key states and races -- from Virginia to New Jersey to Long Island -- voters leaned toward Republicans, rejecting -- or at least admonishing -- Democrats up to and including President Joe Biden. Chris Cillizza, CNN, 4 Nov. 2021 But articles also popped up admonishing parents for writing about their kids at all. Heather Lanier, Longreads, 4 Mar. 2021

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of admonish

First Known Use

circa 1569, in the meaning defined above

admonishing 1 of 2

adjective

as in warning
serving as or offering a warning shot an admonishing glance at me just as I was about to spill the beans

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • warning
  • cautioning
  • admonitory
  • cautionary
  • punitive
  • monitory
  • premonitory
  • exemplary
  • moralizing
  • moralistic
  • punishing
  • didactic
  • counseling
  • advisory
  • counselling

admonishing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of admonish
1
as in reprimanding
to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault admonished her for littering

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • reprimanding
  • scolding
  • criticizing
  • chiding
  • blaming
  • rebuking
  • reproving
  • reproaching
  • mocking
  • faulting
  • berating
  • upbraiding
  • lecturing
  • condemning
  • haranguing
  • getting after
  • getting on
  • ticking off
  • castigating
  • attacking
  • censuring
  • lambasting
  • crucifying
  • excoriating
  • denouncing
  • ridiculing
  • disparaging
  • lashing
  • belittling
  • assailing
  • burning one's ears
  • flaying
  • jawing
  • deriding
  • minimizing
  • slamming
  • knocking
  • scoffing
  • panning
  • bad-mouthing
  • keelhauling
  • dressing down
  • abusing
  • chewing out
  • blasting
  • deprecating
  • scorning
  • rating
  • scoring
  • dissing
  • reprehending
  • railing (at or against)
  • putting down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • approving
  • endorsing
  • indorsing
  • sanctioning
  • praising
  • applauding
  • saluting
  • lauding
  • okaying
  • hailing
  • touting
  • extolling
  • OK'ing
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as in advising
to give advice to my physician is always admonishing me to eat more healthy foods

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • advising
  • warning
  • teaching
  • telling
  • informing
  • encouraging
  • convincing
  • cautioning
  • urging
  • counseling
  • adjuring
  • coaching
  • alerting
  • counselling
  • guiding
  • persuading
  • instructing
  • exhorting
  • forewarning
  • imploring
  • begging
  • shepherding
  • mentoring
  • apprising
  • briefing
  • leading
  • showing
  • steering
  • inducing
  • familiarizing
  • suggesting
  • directing
  • recommending
  • acquainting
  • filling in
  • tutoring
  • directing
  • proposing
  • piloting
  • cluing (in)
  • clueing (in)
  • wising (up)
  • talking (into)
  • prevailing (upon)
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