admonish
/ədˈmɑnɪʃ/
verb
- To warn or reprimand someone firmly but not harshly.
- She admonished her brother to be careful on the icy roads.
- The teacher admonished the students for talking during the exam.
- The coach admonished the team for not following the game plan.
- To advise or urge someone earnestly to do something.
- The guide admonished the hikers to stay on the marked trail.
- I admonish you to think carefully before making a decision.
- The doctor admonished him to quit smoking for his health.