Monish (Verb)
Meaning 1
Advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior; "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- My parents monished me for lying to them but afterwards they forgave me.
- She had monished her child earlier to be more careful while playing outside.
- His father's words monished him about the dangers of being too reckless.
- Please monish the kid not to mix these chemicals together.
- Her older sister had monished her about talking to strangers at school.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Related Words
Meaning 2
Warn strongly; put on guard.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.