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Synonyms for Admonish & Similar Words

Definition of admonish

verb
  1. 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"
  2. warn strongly; put on guard
  3. take to task; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior"

4 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for admonish?
Synonyms for admonish include: caution, discourage, reprove, warn.
How many synonyms does admonish have?
Admonish has 4 synonyms.

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