admonish
verb (used with object)
to caution, advise, or counsel against something.
admonishing
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present participleof admonish.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In the viral video after the shooting, neighbors can be heard angrily admonishing officers for killing the dog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
Robert Mueller, who ran the FBI from 2001 to 2013, was known to adhere to Hoover’s G-man dress code of white shirts and dark suits, admonishing agents who wore something more colorful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026
And on Sunday, he was admonishing himself for it.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2025
Notably, a 2018 video of Walz admonishing Ford over a low-quality headlight harness has resurfaced to the delight of gearheads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2024
His admonishing eye held Ranofer’s a moment, then he resumed his work.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
