admonished

[US]/ədˈmɒnɪʃt/
[UK]/ədˈmɑːnɪʃt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vwarned or reprimanded someone firmly.

Phrases & Collocations

admonished for misconduct

admonished for tardiness

Example Sentences

the teacher admonished her students for talking during class.

he was admonished for his reckless driving.

his parents admonished him to study harder.

the coach admonished the team for their poor performance.

he was admonished to be more respectful in his dealings with others.

the judge admonished the lawyer for making an inappropriate comment.

she was admonished by her supervisor for missing deadlines repeatedly.

the doctor admonished the patient to follow his diet plan carefully.

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