verb
admonish
ad-MAH-nish/ədˈmɑːnɪʃ/
To speak firmly to someone about proper conduct.
The coach admonishes the athlete against stepping onto damaged equipment.
Etymology
Monere meant ‘remind, warn, advise,’ with ad- probably adding a sense of repeated action. The underlying idea of bringing something to mind connects a reminder with a firm warning or corrective counsel.
In context
my advisor would admonish me to you know not not crystal ball too much
More examples
- Her manager admonished her for interrupting the presentation.
- She admonishes the children to stay clear of the road.
- You can admonish someone without raising your voice.
Forms
admonish · admonishes · admonished · admonishing
admonition noun — A firm warning intended to guide behavior.