admoestar — meaning in English

English meaning

• admonish verb To tell someone firmly that they have done wrong, or to warn or urge them seriously.
• berate verb To scold someone harshly and at length.

Senses

admoestar is used for these senses in English:

• admonish (transitive) To inform or notify of a fault; to rebuke in a serious tone; to tell off.
• berate (transitive) To chide or scold vehemently.

Related Portuguese words