ad·mon·ish
ədˈmäniSH/verb
- warn or reprimand someone firmly."she admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven"synonyms:reprimand, rebuke, scold, reprove, reproach, upbraid, chastise, chide, berate, criticize, take to task, read the riot act to, rake/haul over the coals; More
- advise or urge (someone) earnestly."she admonished him to drink no more than one glass of wine"synonyms:advise, recommend, counsel, urge, exhort, bid, enjoin; More
- archaicwarn (someone) of something to be avoided."he admonished the people against the evil of such practices"
