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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"We've all received counselling and both my husband and I have had to get mediation for anxiety and tablets to help us sleep."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

These home counselling session took place in the living room of Stephen McCullagh's home.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Edward is also now receiving counselling to work through his experiences in the church.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Unlike the online matchmaking platforms, Yarmaishinkafi conducts "thorough background checks" on her clients, provides marriage counselling and settles marital disputes all for a one-off $4 fee.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

No doubt they were counselling how we should act.

From Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land by Reid, Mayne