Admonish

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This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • v. To reprove gently but earnestly.
  • v. To counsel (another) against something to be avoided; caution.
  • v. To remind of something forgotten or disregarded, as an obligation or a responsibility.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • v. To warn or notify of a fault; to reprove gently or kindly, but seriously; to exhort.
  • v. To counsel against wrong practices; to caution or advise; to warn against danger or an offense; — followed by of, against, or a subordinate clause.
  • v. To instruct or direct; to inform; to notify.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • v. To warn or notify of a fault; to reprove gently or kindly, but seriously; to exhort.
  • v. To counsel against wrong practices; to cation or advise; to warn against danger or an offense; -- followed by of, against, or a subordinate clause.
  • v. To instruct or direct; to inform; to notify.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • To notify of or reprove for a fault; reprove with mildness.
  • To counsel against something; caution or advise; exhort; warn.
  • To instruct or direct; guide.
  • To inform; acquaint with; notify; remind; recall or incite to duty.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • v. take to task
  • v. admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
  • v. warn strongly; put on guard
  • Verb Form
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    knock    criticize    criticise    pick apart    advise    rede    counsel    warn   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    inform    notify    warn    advise    reprove    reprehend    reprimand    chide   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    astonish   
    Same Context
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