Word Frequency
admonish (ədˈmɒnɪʃ
)
Definitions
verb
- to reprove firmly but not harshly
- to advise to do or against doing something; warn; caution
Derived Forms
adˈmonisher, adˈmonitor nounadmonition (ˌædməˈnɪʃən
) noun
) nounadˈmonitory adjective
Word Origin
C14: via Old French from Vulgar Latin admonestāre (unattested), from Latin admonēre to put one in mind of, from monēre to adviseSynonyms
View thesaurus entryExample Sentences Including 'admonish'
But considering the sensitivity of your arteries, your doctor may one day admonish you to stand up straight to keep your blood swirling.New Scientist (1999)
He didn't regard himself as handicapped, though, and was quick to admonish those who made the mistake of treating him as such.Code Breaker
I always admonish the chauffeur who takes me to the studios to keep to the speed limit.The Kenneth Williams Letters
Implicit in her forgiveness and consistent with her character was the fact that she would cease to admonish him for it.Dansville
Israeli media said Mazuz was about to close the case for lack of evidence but would admonish Sharon for his conduct.New Zealand Herald (2004)
It did admonish Spin for playing less dance music than it promised and 33 % more alternative and pop.Times, Sunday Times (2004)
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was rebuked for failing to admonish the deputies.Sun, News of the World (1999)
Those were the days when parents could admonish kids without the risk of being reported to the Child Protection Unit.SA Star (2004)
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