Meaning & Definition of Admonish in English
English⟶
Admonish
/ædmɑnɪʃ/
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"
synonym:
- warn,
- discourage,
- admonish,
- monish
2. Warn strongly
- Put on guard
synonym:
- caution,
- admonish,
- monish
3. Take to task
- "He admonished the child for his bad behavior"
synonym:
- admonish,
- reprove