All 4 Uses of
admonish
in
The Brothers Karamazov
- "Before you talk of a historical event like the foundation of a nationality, you must first understand what you mean by it," he admonished him in stern, incisive tones.†
Chpt 10
- The President again briefly, but impressively, admonished him to answer only what was asked, and not to go off into irrelevant exclamations.†
Chpt 12 *
- "Prisoner, be careful in your language," the President admonished him.†
Chpt 12
- "Then we are admonished that our tribune is a tribune of true and sound ideas and from this tribune of 'sound ideas' is heard a solemn declaration that to call the murder of a father 'parricide' is nothing but a prejudice!†
Chpt 12
Definition:
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(admonish) to express disapproval to someone of their actions; or to warn or advise someone -- sometimes in a friendly way