admonish meaning and definition

ADMONISH verb

Definition of admonish (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"
   • synonyms: discourage, monish, warn
2. warn strongly; put on guard
   • synonyms: caution, monish
3. take to task
   • "He admonished the child for his bad behavior"
   • synonyms: reprove