admonish

admonish has 6 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 8.

Definitions

• v. t.. To warn or notify of a fault; to reprove gently or kindly, but seriously; to exhort.
• v. t.. 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. t.. To instruct or direct; to inform; to notify.
• v.. take to task; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior"
• v.. 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"
• v.. warn strongly; put on guard