What is another word for admonished?
Pronunciation: [ɐdmˈɒnɪʃt] (IPA) 
Admonishing someone means to offer a gentle or stern warning, a rebuke or a scolding. There are a number of synonyms that can be used interchangeably with admonished depending on the context and tone. For example, chastised, reprimanded, cautioned, rebuked, reprimanded, lectured, coached, warned, and advised are all viable alternatives to admonished. These synonyms can help convey the speaker's intention, emotions and feelings in a more nuanced way and create various flavors of communicative contexts. Ultimately, the appropriate synonym depends on the speaker's intent, the target audience, and the desired effect.
