Definition of Admonish

1. Verb. Admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior. "Sam cannot admonish Sue "; "She warned him to be quiet"

Exact synonyms: Discourage, Monish, Warn
Related verbs: Warn
Generic synonyms: Advise, Counsel, Rede
Derivative terms: Admonisher, Admonition, Admonitory, Monition, Warning

2. Verb. Warn strongly; put on guard.
Exact synonyms: Caution, Monish
Generic synonyms: Warn
Derivative terms: Admonisher, Admonition, Admonitory, Caution, Monition

3. Verb. Take to task. "He admonished the child for his bad behavior"
Exact synonyms: Reprove
Generic synonyms: Criticise, Criticize, Knock, Pick Apart
Derivative terms: Admonishment, Admonition, Admonitory, Reproval, Reprover

Definition of Admonish

1. v. t. To warn or notify of a fault; to reprove gently or kindly, but seriously; to exhort.

Definition of Admonish

1. to reprove mildly or kindly [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Admonish

admittee
admittees
admitter
admitters
admittible
admitting
admitting of(p)
admix
admixed
admixes
admixing
admixt
admixture
admixtures
admixture lesion
admonish (current term)
admonished
admonisher
admonishers
admonishes
admonishing
admonishingly
admonishment
admonishments
admonition
admonitions
admonitor
admonitorily
admonitors
admonitory

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