He was admonished for the delay.

Answer: Option C

Dismissed : order or allow to leave; send away.
Admired : regard with respect or warm approval.
Censured : express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.
Advised : acting in a way that would be recommended; sensible; wise.
Admonished : warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Synonym of Admonished is Censured