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admonish

verbformalcommon/ɐdmuɨʃˈtaɾ/ad·mo·es·tar

Definition

1

To 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