admonish

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

to warn; to scold; to reprove

Part of speech:

Verb

Forms: admonished; admonished; admonishing

Example sentences with this word:

In those days, clergy were still quite powerful figures in the community and would not hesitate to admonish those breaking either the Sabbath or Good Friday.

Appears in following categories:

TOEIC,

TOEFL,

SAT

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