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admonishing

UK
/ədˈmɒnɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ædˈmɑːnɪʃɪŋ/

Translations

admonishinggerund / present participle
UK
/ədˈmɒn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
US
/ædˈmɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/
Present participle used adjectivally; more precise than generic ADJECTIVE.
réprobateurSe dit d’un regard, d’un ton ou d’une attitude exprimant un reproche ou une désapprobation.
She shot him an admonishing glance when he interrupted the speaker.
Elle lui lança un regard réprobateur lorsqu’il interrompit l’orateur.
Synonyms
warning
rebuking
scolding
cautioning
reprimanding
admonishingnoun
admonishings
pl
UK
/ədˈmɒn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
US
/ədˈmɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a common noun.
admonestationSoutenu.
His continual admonishing of the team eventually improved their discipline.
Ses admonestations répétées à l’équipe ont fini par améliorer leur discipline.
admonishverb

admonishing

Gerund

admonished
Past Simple
admonished
Past Participle
admonishing
Gerund
UK
/ədˈmɒnɪʃ/
US
/ædˈmɑːnɪʃ/
exhorterDans le sens de pousser vivement quelqu’un à agir.
She admonished him to drive carefully in the storm.
Elle l'a exhorté à conduire prudemment pendant la tempête.
The teacher admonished the students for talking during the lecture.
Le professeur a réprimandé les élèves pour avoir parlé pendant le cours.
Additional translations
rappelerAu sens de rappeler à quelqu’un ses devoirs ou ses obligations.
admonesterRegistre soutenu ou littéraire.
Synonyms
reprimand
warn
scold
rebuke
caution
advise
notify
reprove

Definitions

admonishinggerund / present participle
Expressing warning or disapproval, typically in a gentle or earnest manner.
She shot him an admonishing glance when he interrupted the speaker.
admonishingnoun
The act of warning or reproving someone firmly yet kindly; an admonition.
His continual admonishing of the team eventually improved their discipline.
admonishverb
To warn or reprimand someone firmly.
The teacher admonished the students for talking during the lecture.
To advise or urge someone earnestly.
She admonished him to drive carefully in the storm.
To remind someone of their duties or obligations, often in a gentle but earnest manner.
The handbook admonishes employees of their responsibility to maintain confidentiality.
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