The verb admonish has 3 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) warn, discourage, admonish, monish -- (admonish 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")
2. caution, admonish, monish -- (warn strongly; put on guard)
3. admonish, reprove -- (take to task; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior")