Associations to the word «Admonished»

Wiktionary

ADMONISH, verb. To warn or notify of a fault; to reprove gently or kindly, but seriously; to exhort.
ADMONISH, verb. To counsel against wrong practices; to caution or advise; to warn against danger or an offense; — followed by of, against, or a subordinate clause.
ADMONISH, verb. To instruct or direct; to inform; to notify.

Dictionary definition

ADMONISH, verb. 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".
ADMONISH, verb. Warn strongly; put on guard.
ADMONISH, verb. Take to task; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior".

Wise words

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