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1. Expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
   "The admonishing supporters expressed their anger with the politician";
   - admonitory, reproachful, reproving

1. Reprimand; express disapproval
   "He admonished the child for his bad behaviour";
   - reprove, reproof
    
2. Advise or counsel in terms of someone's behaviour
   - warn, discourage
    
3. Warn strongly; put on guard
   - caution, monish

See also: unfavorable [US], unfavourable [Brit, Cdn]

Type of: advise, counsel, criticise [Brit], criticize, damn [informal], knock [informal], pick apart, rede [archaic], warn

Encyclopedia: Admonish