admonish
/əd'mɔniʃ/
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Definition
Verb: 1. To express warning or disapproval, especially in a gentle or earnest manner: To advise or urge someone to correct a fault or avoid a problem, often with a tone of mild scolding or counsel. 2. To warn or caution firmly: To give a serious warning about a potential danger or consequence.
Examples
- The teacher admonished the students for talking during the exam.
- He was admonished by his manager for his repeated tardiness.
- The sign admonishes visitors not to feed the animals.
- She admonished her brother to drive carefully on the icy roads.
Advanced Usage
- "to admonish someone for something": To scold or reprimand someone because of a specific action.
- The coach admonished the player for his unsportsmanlike conduct.
- "to admonish someone to do/against doing something": To strongly advise or warn someone to take or avoid a specific action.
- The manual admonishes users to unplug the device before cleaning.
- I must admonish you against making hasty decisions.
Variants and Related Words
- Admonition (noun): A gentle or friendly criticism or warning.
- He ignored his father's admonition and suffered the consequences.
- Admonitory (adjective): Serving to warn or express disapproval.
- She gave him an admonitory glance.
Synonyms
- Reprimand: To scold or criticize formally.
- Chide: To scold mildly.
- Caution: To warn about a specific danger.
- Advise: To offer suggestions about a course of action.
Related Phrases
- To issue an admonishment: To formally give a warning or reprimand.
- The judge issued a stern admonishment to the defendant.
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