1. to warn or reprimand someone firmly
Usage: formal
2. to advise or urge someone earnestly
Usage: formal

Examples

• The teacher admonished the students for talking during the test.
• His mother admonished him to drive carefully in the rain.
• The judge admonished the lawyer for interrupting the witness.
• She admonished her children to always tell the truth.
• The coach admonished the team about their poor performance.
• The principal admonished students to follow the dress code.
• He was admonished by his boss for being late to meetings.