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admonish > 3 senses
VERB1admonish, warn, discourage, monishAdmonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
2admonish, caution, monishWarn strongly
3admonish, reproveTake to task
admonish > pronunciation
Soundsaedmaa'nihsh
Rhymesabolish, accomplish, amateurish, and 156 more rhymes in ihsh...
admonish > verb 1, communication
MeaningAdmonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Somebody ----s PP
ModelSam cannot admonish Sue
Synonymswarn, discourage, monish
Similar towarn
Broaderrede, advise, counsel
Adjectivesadmonitory; admonitory
Nounsadmonition; admonisher
admonish > verb 2, communication
MeaningWarn strongly. Put on guard.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
Synonymscaution, monish
Broaderwarn
Adjectivesadmonitory; admonitory
Nounsadmonition; admonisher
admonish > verb 3, communication
MeaningTake to task.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Examples"He admonished the child for his bad behavior"
Synonymsreprove
Broaderknock, criticize, criticise, pick apart
Adjectivesadmonitory; admonitory
Nounsadmonition, admonishment

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