admonish

[US]/ədˈmɒnɪʃ/
[UK]/ədˈmɑːnɪʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. advise, warn gently, reprimand mildly.

Example Sentences

she admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven.

he admonished the people against the evil of such practices.

The coach admonished the girls for being lazy.

He admonished his friend not to be late for work.

They are frequently admonished for their failure to act quickly.

she admonished him to drink no more than one glass of wine.

The teacher admonished the child for coming late to school.

He admonished those frantic football fans to change their wicked ways.

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