1. to warn or reprimand someone firmly but not harshly
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘admonish’

Examples

• The teacher admonishes students who talk during class.
• She gently admonishes her children when they forget their chores.
• The coach admonishes players who don’t follow the rules.
• He admonishes his employees to be more careful with equipment.
• The judge admonishes the defendant to respect court procedures.
• My grandmother always admonishes us to eat our vegetables.