Admonish and Disparage

Admonish

Admonish verb - To criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault.
Usage example: admonished her for littering

Disparage and admonish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Disparage" instead a verb "Admonish".

Disparage

Disparage verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

Admonish and disparage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Admonish" instead a verb "Disparage".

Common collocations

character admonish character disparage character
people admonish people disparage people
time admonish time disparage time
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