admonish
/ædmˈɑnɪʃ/
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Definitions
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"
Verb
warn strongly; put on guard
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take to task; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior"