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admonish
verbformalcommon/ɐdmuɨʃˈtaɾ/ad·mo·es·tar
Definition
1To reprimand or advise authoritatively, usually to correct behavior.
Usage examples
“The judge admonished the witness for not answering the question.”
“Parents often need to admonish their children for misbehaving.”
Common combinations
to admonish someoneto admonish sternly