admonish
ad·mon·ish
/ædˈmɑːnıʃ/ verb , -ish·es, -ished, -ish·ing [ + obj ]
formal
1 : to speak to (someone) in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism
— often + for
His mother admonished him for shouting.
We were admonished for arriving late.
2 : to tell or urge (someone) to do something
She admonished [=urged] them to keep trying.
They admonished [=encouraged] her to control her spending.
They were admonished to take advantage of the opportunity.
ad·mon·ish·ment /ædˈmɑːnıʃmənt/ noun , pl -ments [ count , noncount ]
