admonishing

Definition of admonishing

adjective:

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective. Synonyms: admonitory, reproachful, reproving.

verb:

• 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". Synonyms: admonish, discourage, monish, warn.
• warn strongly; put on guard. Synonyms: admonish, caution, monish.
• take to task; "He admonished the child for his bad behavior". Synonyms: admonish, reprove.

Rhymes with admonishing

astonishing.

Start with admonishing

admonishingly.