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admonish

/ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/
verb
  1. To warn or notify of a fault; to reprove gently or kindly, but seriously; to exhort.

  2. To counsel against wrong practices; to caution or advise; to warn against danger or an offense; — followed by of, against, or a subordinate clause.

  3. To instruct or direct; to inform; to notify.

Synonymschide, reprimand

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