admonish
Example Sentences
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In 2000, the EPA admonished naval officials for neglecting to inform residents that a fire had broken out at a hazardous landfill at Hunters Point.
From Los Angeles Times
Even flip-flops—praising and then admonishing Russia, setting up and breaking off deals with China—aren’t really a surprise.
My adolescent memories ring with the sounds of Stiller admonishing his son-in-law and crying mutiny at a shopping mall pretzel shop.
From Salon
“Consequently, the conference is imposing a $5,000 fine and admonishes all institutions to use the “out” designation only if there are no circumstances under which a student-athlete could participate in a game.
From Los Angeles Times
“Guests not dressed for the occasion will be asked to make adjustments before entry,” we are sternly admonished.
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