Warned, scolded, or gently criticized someone for doing something wrong.
From Old French 'admonester' and Latin 'admonere' (ad- 'to' + monere 'to warn'). Originally meant a serious warning, but softened over time to include gentler reproofs.
Teachers 'admonish' students, but it's actually the gentlest form of correction—stronger than a suggestion but much softer than punishment. It's basically saying 'I care enough about you to point out what you're doing wrong.'
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