Both Uses of
admonish
in
Utopia, by Thomas More
- ' Upon this the Cardinal admonished him gently, and wished him to govern his passions.†
*admonished = expressed disapproval; or warned or advised
- It is a reproach to a man to be sent for by any of them, or for them to speak to him in secret, for that always gives some suspicion: all that is incumbent on them is only to exhort and admonish the people;†
admonish = express disapproval; or warn or advise
Definition:
to express disapproval to someone of their actions; or to warn or advise someone -- sometimes in a friendly way