1. Expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
   - admonitory, reproachful, reproving

1. Admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behaviour
   - warn, discourage, monish 
2. Warn strongly; put on guard
   - caution, monish 
3. Take to task
   "He admonished the child for his bad behaviour"
   - reprove

See also: admonisher, admonishment, admonition, admonitory, unfavorable [US], unfavourable [Brit, Cdn]

Type of: advise, counsel, criticise [Brit], criticize, knock, pick apart, rede [archaic], warn

Encyclopedia: Admonish

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