What is the meaning of admonish?

Admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior.
- usage: "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet"
- synonyms: warn, discourage, monish
Warn strongly; put on guard.
- synonyms: caution, monish
Take to task.
- usage: "He admonished the child for his bad behavior"
- synonyms: reprove

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