admonishing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
   warn; admonish; discourage; monish.
   
   • I warned him not to go too far
   • I warn you against false assumptions
   • She warned him to be quiet
2. verb warn strongly; put on guard
   monish; admonish; caution.
   
3. verb take to task
   admonish; reprove.
   
   • He admonished the child for his bad behavior
4. adjective satellite expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
   admonitory; reproachful; reproving.
   

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