Admonish | Mean of admonish in English Dictionary

/ædˈmɑːnɪʃ/

• Verb
• to speak to (someone) in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism
1. His mother admonished him for shouting.
2. We were admonished for arriving late.
• to tell or urge (someone) to do something
1. She admonished [=urged] them to keep trying.
2. They admonished [=encouraged] her to control her spending.
3. They were admonished to take advantage of the opportunity.