1. Expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
   "The teacher gave an admonishing look to the disruptive student";
   - admonitory, reproachful, reproving

1. Reprimand; express disapproval
   "He admonished the child for his bad behaviour";
   - reprove, reproof
    
2. Advise or counsel in terms of someone's behaviour
   "The teacher admonished the students about their poor attendance";
   - warn, discourage
    
3. Warn strongly; put on guard
   "The teacher admonished the students about the dangers of plagiarism";
   - caution, monish [archaic]

See also: unfavorable [US], unfavourable [Brit, Cdn]

Type of: advise, counsel, criticise [Brit], criticize, damn [informal], knock [informal], pick apart, rede [archaic], warn

Encyclopedia: Admonish