counselling

VERB

give advice

Synonyms

STRONG

admonish advise advocate caution charge confab direct enjoin exhort guide huddle inform instruct kibitz order prescribe prompt recommend reprehend steer suggest teach tip tout urge warn

WEAK

give pointer give two cents keep posted put bug in ear put heads together put on to show the ropes tip off wise one up

Antonyms

STRONG

approve conceal discourage dissuade hide learn misguide mislead neglect prevent

Example Sentences

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The pilots will be delivered through existing NHS WorkWell sites, which connect patients with services such as physiotherapy and counselling.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Nearby to the training booths, other stations offered tea, psychological counselling services and medical support, while loudspeakers broadcast speeches, chants, and eulogies for slain military commanders.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Jenkins, 50, added the situation had left him angry and upset and he had sought counselling from a mental health charity to manage the stress of the prosecution.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

David Birrell, prosecuting, said police officers who went the scene had suffered flashbacks and needed counselling after seeing what happened.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

On the afternoon of the Saturday that brought Arthur Townshend to Glasgow Elizabeth sat counselling her young brother about his behaviour to the expected guest.

From The Setons by Douglas, O.