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admonish

/ədˈmɑːnɪʃ/
Word
Definition

To admonish someone is to tell them you disapprove of their behavior.

Example Sentence

The teacher admonished Mark because he was chewing gum in class.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 5

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