Q. Identify the synonym of the given word.
ADMONISH
ADMONISH means to warn, advise strongly, or reprimand gently for a fault.
- (A) Threaten ❌ – Means to intimidate or give a threat; not the exact meaning.
- (B) Appeal ❌
- (C) Support ❌
- (D) Praise ❌
? The best synonym of Admonish is Warn or Reprimand, but it is not given in the options.
If you must choose from the given options, (A) Threaten is the closest and is often taken as the expected exam answer, though it is not an exact synonym.
✅ Expected Answer: (A) Threaten
✅ Exact Synonym: Warn / Reprimand
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
ADMONISH means to warn, advise strongly, or reprimand gently for a fault.
- (A) Threaten ❌ – Means to intimidate or give a threat; not the exact meaning.
- (B) Appeal ❌
- (C) Support ❌
- (D) Praise ❌
? The best synonym of Admonish is Warn or Reprimand, but it is not given in the options.
If you must choose from the given options, (A) Threaten is the closest and is often taken as the expected exam answer, though it is not an exact synonym.
✅ Expected Answer: (A) Threaten
✅ Exact Synonym: Warn / Reprimand