admonish
1. [ verb ] admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
Synonyms: warn discourage monish
Examples:

"I warned him not to go too far" "I warn you against false assumptions" "She warned him to be quiet"

Related terms: advise warn admonition
2. [ verb ] warn strongly; put on guard
Synonyms: caution monish
Related terms: warn admonition caution
3. [ verb ] take to task
Synonyms: reprove
Examples:

"He admonished the child for his bad behavior"

Related terms: criticize rebuker admonition
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