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- pronunciation:
 d
ma
nihsh
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
admonishes, admonishing, admonished |
| definition 1: |
to warn or caution.
The teacher admonished the children to look more carefully when they crossed the street.- synonyms:
- caution, warn
- similar words:
- advise, correct, counsel
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| definition 2: |
to find fault with or correct in a mild but firm way.
He admonished us for speaking so loudly.- antonyms:
- applaud, commend, praise
- similar words:
- criticize, scold, take to task
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| related words: |
discourage, lecture, threaten |
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| derivations: |
admonishingly (adv.), admonisher (n.), admonishment (n.) |
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