warnen — meaning in English
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English meaning
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admonish
verb To tell someone firmly that they have done wrong, or to warn or urge them seriously.
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caution
noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
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warn
verb To alert someone to a danger, problem, or something unpleasant that may happen.
Senses
warnen is used for these senses in English:
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admonish
(transitive) To inform or notify of a fault; to rebuke in a serious tone; to tell off.
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admonish
(transitive, with of or against) To advise against wrongdoing; to caution; to warn against danger or an offense.
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caution
(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
caution — full definition
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noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
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noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
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verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.
