Definitions for admonish

Overview of verb admonish

The verb admonish has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) warn, discourage, admonish, monish

(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")

2. caution, admonish, monish

(warn strongly; put on guard)

3. admonish, reprove

(take to task; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior")