Admonish and Congratulate

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Admonish verb - To criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault.

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Congratulate is an antonym for admonish in reprimand topic.

Congratulate verb - To express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune.

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Admonish is an antonym for congratulate.

character	admonish character	congratulate character
people	admonish people	congratulate people

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