admonish
verbUK /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/
US /ədˈmɑː.nɪʃ/
To tell someone gently that they did something wrong.
The teacher admonished the boy for running in the hall.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To strongly advise someone to do something.
The doctor admonished her to rest and drink water.
3. To remind someone of a duty or responsibility.
The coach admonished the team to play fair.
4. To criticize someone firmly but not harshly.
The manager admonished the staff for arriving late.