Admonish

verb
æd'mənɪʃ

Verb

  • take to task

    “He admonished the child for his bad behavior”

    Similar:ReproofReprove
    Type of:KnockCriticizeCriticise

  • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

    Similar:DiscourageMonishWarn
    Type of:RedeCounselAdvise

  • warn strongly; put on guard

    Similar:CautionMonish
    Type of:Warn

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