Synonyms for counsel
ˈkaʊn səlcoun·sel

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1. counselnoun

   Synonyms:
   advice, instruction, monition, admonition, warning, recommendation

   Antonyms:
   misguidance, misinstruction, betrayal

2. counselverb

   Synonyms:
   advise, instruct, warn, guide, admonish

   Antonyms:
   misguide, misinstruct, betray, counselor

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1. advocate, counsel, counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law, pleadernoun

   a lawyer who pleads cases in court

   Synonyms:
   counselor-at-law, pleader, exponent, counsellor, counselling, counselor, advocator, direction, counseling, proponent, advocate, guidance

2. guidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, directionverb

   something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

   Synonyms:
   direction, guidance, focus, counselor, management, counselling, way, commission, steering, instruction, counsellor, focussing, advocate, centering, counseling, charge, pleader, focal point, counselor-at-law, focusing

3. rede, advise, counselverb

   give advice to

   "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud"

   Synonyms:
   suggest, propose, send word, apprise, give notice, advise, notify, rede, apprize, interpret

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1. counselnoun

   Synonyms:
   consultation, interchange of opinion

2. counselnoun

   Synonyms:
   advice, opinion, suggestion, recommendation, instruction, admonition, caution

3. counselnoun

   Synonyms:
   deliberation, forethought

4. counselnoun

   Synonyms:
   design, plan, scheme, purpose

5. counselnoun

   Synonyms:
   counsellor, lawyer, attorney, barrister, SOLICITOR, advocate

6. counselverb

   Synonyms:
   advise, admonish, give advice to

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1. counselnoun

   Synonyms:
   consultation, prudence, deliberation, forethought, advice, admonition, suggestion

   Associated words:
   mentorial, monitorial, admonitory

2. counselverb

   Synonyms:
   advise, admonish

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1. List of paraphrases for "counsel":

   lawyer, lawyers, adviser, counsellor, attorney, solicitor, barristers, advisor, solicitors, barrister, advisers, advocate, advisors, attorneys, advice, avocados, counsellors, councils, advise, prosecutors, consultants, consultant, prosecutor, councillor, chancellor, conseiller, consultancy, council, advisory, bar, avocats, defender, attorney-at-law, counselor, councillors, counselling, councilman, tips, boards, counsels, advocates, iawyer, consulting

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1. Meghan McCain:

   I’m just going to rip the Band-Aid off, I am here to tell all of you, my wonderful co-hosts and the viewers at home, that this is going to be my last season here at ‘The View,’ this was not an easy decision, it took a lot of thought and counsel and prayer and talking to my family and close friends, and, you know, look, COVID has changed the world for all of us, and it changed the way I am looking at life, the way I am living my life, what I want my life to look like, and when I said ‘goodbye’ to all of you in the studio, over a year and a half ago, I had just found out I was pregnant. I left the city very quickly because my OB/GYN wanted me to leave because he wasn’t sure how COVID could possibly impact pregnant women.

2. Elijah Cummings:

   On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer and assert my Fifth Amendment constitutional privilege.

3. Donica Thomas Varner:

   RACIAL DISPUTE AT BELOVED BAKERY ROILS LIBERAL COLLEGE TOWN The jury also found that the college( not Meredith Raimondo) was guilty of intentional infliction of emotional distress for David Gibson, David Gibson, as well as libel and intentional infliction of emotional distress onhis son. Donica Thomas Varner, the colleges general counsel, said Donica Thomas Varner was disappointed with the verdict and denied the college had defamedthe bakery or its owners. Neither Oberlin College nor Dean Meredith Raimondo defamed a local business or Oberlin College owners, and they never endorsed statements made by others, rather, the college and Dr. Raimondo worked to ensure that students freedom of speech was protected and that the student demonstrations were safe and lawful, and they attempted to help the plaintiffs repair any harm caused by the student protests. AS OBERLIN ACTIVISM FLARED, STUDENTS PUSHED TO BANISH GRADES BELOW C According to one ofthe bakerys attorneys, the verdict sendsa clear message to other educational institutions. I think part of what we did here today is answer the question as to, What are we going to tolerate in our society ?

4. Katie Hill:

   Barack Obama wants to help Democrats win, and that is why Barack Obama has been happy to speak privately with candidates and potential candidates seeking Barack Obama guidance on the best way to lead the country, president Obama's private counsel to candidates largely mirrors his public pronouncements that the most successful candidates will always show up, be present and make their case even in areas or in front of audiences they may not necessarily win, express views and positions that reflect their genuine beliefs and share a positive vision for the country true to their own personal story.

5. Oliver Barry:

   The only reason the family sought counsel is they want to know what happened to their daughter, mother and grandmother, this is a person they were looking forward to coming home in under a year after paying her dues and all of a sudden she came home a lot sooner in a way they didn't expect.