Admonish Definition
admonish
verb
- 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"
- warn strongly; put on guard
- take to task; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior"
Words that rhyme with admonish
Usage tips for "admonish"
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