Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
admonish
verb
/ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/
Definition
To warn or reprimand someone firmly.
Examples
- She admonished him for being late to the meeting.
- The teacher admonished the students to start their homework early.
- He was admonished by his parents for not cleaning his room.
Meaning
Admonish means to advise someone to do something or to express disapproval in a gentle way.
Synonyms
- warn
- reprimand
- caution
- scold
- rebuke
