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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
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
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
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]