WARN

• (verb) notify, usually in advance

  "I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions"

• (verb) ask to go away

  "The old man warned the children off his property"

• (verb) notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

  "The director warned him that he might be fired", "The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking"

• (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

  I admonished my child for his bad behaviur at the party. -added by priyavanjeri

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