monish

An archaic verb meaning to warn, admonish, or give counsel, now rarely used in modern English.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Verb mit der Bedeutung, jemanden zu warnen, zu ermahnen oder ihm einen Rat zu geben; im heutigen Englisch kaum noch gebräuchlich.

1. Warn strongly C2 formal

   To caution someone firmly about a potential danger or problem.

   • The guide monished the hikers about the treacherous path ahead.
   • He was monished by the authorities to avoid the area.
   • The captain monished the crew to prepare for the storm.

   🇩🇪Eindringlich warnen

   Synonyme: admonishalertcautionforewarnwarn

2. Admonish or counsel C2 formal

   To advise or gently reprimand someone regarding their behavior.

   • The teacher monished the student for not completing the assignment.
   • She monished her friend to think carefully before making a decision.
   • The elder monished the young man to show more respect.

   🇩🇪Ermahnen oder beraten

   Synonyme: admonishadvisecautionchidecounselreprimandreprovewarn

   Antonyme: approvecommendencouragepraise