Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ADMONISH

applaud

The most appropriate antonym of the word admonish is applaud.

• Admonish means "to warn or caution someone about something, especially in a serious or formal way."
• Applaud means "to express approval or praise of someone or something by clapping."

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of admonish.

• Scold means "to speak to someone in a sharp, angry way, typically to warn them about or criticize their behavior."
• Chide means "to scold or rebuke someone, typically mildly."
• Warn means "to give someone a warning about something, especially something dangerous or unpleasant."