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- [mon-ish]
- /ˈmɒn ɪʃ/
- /mˈɒnɪʃ/
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- [mon-ish]
- /ˈmɒn ɪʃ/
Definitions of monish word
- verb with object monish to admonish. 1
- noun monish (archaic) To admonish; to warn. 1
- verb transitive monish admonish 0
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Origin of monish
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English monisshen, probably aphetic variant of amonisshen to admonish
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Monish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
monish popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
monish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monish
verb monish
- rebuke — to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
- scold — to find fault with angrily; chide; reprimand: The teacher scolded me for being late.
- censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
- berate — If you berate someone, you speak to them angrily about something they have done wrong.
- blame — If you blame a person or thing for something bad, you believe or say that they are responsible for it or that they caused it.
Antonyms for monish
verb monish
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- applaud — When a group of people applaud, they clap their hands in order to show approval, for example when they have enjoyed a play or concert.
- flatter — to make flat.
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