admonish
verb (used with object)
to caution, advise, or counsel against something.
admonishes
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present tense formof admonish (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Anger, John’s father admonishes him in the opening episode, is a luxury he’s not allowed.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
“NEVER attempt to remove a crab from its sea shell,” the sheet admonishes.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2025
“Shame on you, Tiffany,” she admonishes herself now.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2024
The league sometimes admits mistakes and admonishes referees.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
The kindness gives way a moment when he snaps his fingers and curtly admonishes the guardias for not putting out chairs for his guests.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
