Admonitory and Contemptuous

Admonitory

Admonitory adjective - Serving as or offering a warning.
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Contemptuous and admonitory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contemptuous" instead an adjective "Admonitory".

Nearby Word: admonition

Contemptuous

Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.

Admonitory and contemptuous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Admonitory" instead an adjective "Contemptuous".

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