monish

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

• 🇵🇹Verbo arcaico que significa advertir, exortar ou aconselhar alguém, raramente usado no inglês moderno.

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.

   🇵🇹Advertir firmemente

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Advertir ou aconselhar

   Sinônimos: admonishadvisecautionchidecounselreprimandreprovewarn

   Antônimos: approvecommendencouragepraise