to monish

Examples

• All

• She monished her son for not doing his homework.

• You would do well to monish your friend before he makes that decision.

• He was monished that his reckless actions might bring disaster upon the group.

• Please monish him for being late.

• The manager had to monish the employee for his repeated tardiness.

• She decided to monish her friend after he made a rude comment.

• If you see someone acting inappropriately, it's important to monish them politely.

Synonyms

W

to warn

vsto monish

∞ 1.0

Tell someone about possible danger so they can be careful

focuses on advising about conduct and behavior rather than physical danger

C

to caution

vsto monish

86 3.0

To warn someone about danger or problems

is used for advising about conduct and behavior rather than danger

A

to admonish

vsto monish

30 6.8

To tell someone firmly to change or improve their behavior

is milder and offers advice about conduct instead of a firm rebuke

Antonyms

E

to encourage

877 2.3

Give someone support and confidence so they try or keep doing something

How Forceful

to reprimand

• Formal

33 6.1

to warn

∞ 1.0

to monish

• Archaic

9.9

to advise

517 2.2

to suggest

∞ 1.6

Surface Forms

Etymology