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admonish

IPA pronunciation: /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/

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Russian meaning

Предостерегать, увещевать

English definition

Warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Example

The invigilator admonished candidates to keep eyes fixed strictly on the monitor.

Collocations

admonish someone for
sternly admonish
gently admonish

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