To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to another person.
To scold or rebuke; to counsel in terms of someone's behavior.
To warn strongly; put on guard.
To take to task.
take to task; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior"
warn strongly; put on guard
admonish or counsel; "I warned him not to go too far"
admonish or counsel in terms of someone''s behavior; "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet"
take to task
admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
