admonish
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To gently but firmly criticize someone for something they did wrong.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
scold
reprimand
Antonyms
praise
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The teacher _____ the students for talking during the test."
Answer: admonish
In your own words, what does "admonish" mean?
To gently but firmly criticize someone for something they did wrong.
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