admonish admonish /ædˈmɑːnɪʃ/

verb

1. () Advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior  ( monish , admonish , discourage , warn )
   advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
    I warned him not to go too far
   I warned him not to go too far
    I warn you against false assumptions
   I warn you against false assumptions
    She warned him to be quiet
   She warned him to be quiet
   
2. Take to task  ( admonish , reproof , reprove )
   take to task
    He admonished the child for his bad behavior
   He admonished the child for his bad behavior
   
3. Warn strongly; put on guard  ( admonish , monish , caution )
   warn strongly; put on guard
     I caution you not to make hasty decisions without considering the consequences.
   I caution you not to make hasty decisions without considering the consequences.