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The teacher had to admonish the class for running inside.
What does Admonish mean?
Admonish means to warn or scold firmly.
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To warn or scold someone firmly but usually with the goal of correcting behavior.
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The coach admonished the players to follow the safety rules.
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A kind adult can admonish a child without being cruel or unfair.
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Admonish means to warn or scold someone firmly, often to correct behavior.
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WordAdmonish.
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MeaningAdmonish means to warn or scold firmly.
ExampleExample: The teacher had to admonish the class for running inside.
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- Syllables
- ad · mon · ish
- Strongest beat
- mon
- Ending
- ish
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mon.
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Admonish word family
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admonish
verb
admonished
Warned or scolded firmly in the past.
noun
admonition
A firm warning or correction.
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