Admonish and Scorn

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

Usage example: admonished her for littering

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

Scorn verb - To show contempt for.

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Admonish and scorn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Admonish" instead a verb "Scorn".

Nearby Words: scornful, scorned, scornfully, scorning

admonish humans

scorn humans

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