[verb] [T] [formal] - to express disapproval of (someone), esp. kindly, for their actions or behaviour, or to tell (someone) to do somethingHis mother admonished him for eating too quickly.Her teacher admonished her to work harder for her exams. [+ object + to infinitive]
ADMONISH
Meaning of ADMONISH in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012