admonishing

[US]/[ˈædməʊnɪʃɪŋ]/
[UK]/[əˈdmonɪʃɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (present participle of admonish)Expressing disapproval regarding someone’s behavior or character.; Warning or advising someone about possible future problems.
adj.Expressing warning or disapproval.

Phrases & Collocations

admonishingly quiet

admonishing tone

admonishing voice

being admonished

admonished him

admonished me

admonishing gaze

admonishingly stern

admonishingly firm

admonishingly gentle

Example Sentences

the teacher was constantly admonishing him about his disruptive behavior in class.

my mother gently admonished me to be more careful with my belongings.

he received a stern admonishing from his manager regarding his declining sales figures.

the doctor admonished her to quit smoking for the sake of her health.

the safety briefing included an admonishing about the dangers of swimming too far out.

she gave him a sharp admonishing for forgetting their anniversary.

the board issued an admonishing statement to the ceo regarding the financial mismanagement.

i received a formal admonishing letter from the university regarding plagiarism.

the parent was admonishing their child about talking back.

the coach admonished the team for their lack of effort during the game.

an admonishing tone filled the room as the principal addressed the students.

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