Definition of Admonish
Admonish
ad·mon·ish
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(verb)
to advise someone of something in an earnest but friendly way;
e.g. He stopped to admonish his son not to run near the swimming pool.
(verb)
to reprimand or warn someone of something in a firm but gentle manner;
e.g. I don't want her to admonish me for making the place messy.
(verb)
to indicate someone's obligations or duties to them;
e.g. He will admonish you for not knowing better, but he will not be angry.
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