admonish

Verb

• take to task
  • He admonished the child for his bad behavior
    

• warn strongly; put on guard

• admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
  • I warned him not to go too far
    
  • I warn you against false assumptions
    
  • She warned him to be quiet
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  reprove , caution , monish , warn , discourage