The difference between Admonish and Reprimand
When used as verbs, admonish means to warn or notify of a fault, whereas reprimand means to reprove in a formal or official way.
Reprimand is also noun with the meaning: a severe, formal or official reproof.
check bellow for the other definitions of Admonish and Reprimand
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Admonish as a verb:
To warn or notify of a fault; to reprove gently or kindly, but seriously; to exhort.
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Admonish as a verb:
To counsel against wrong practices; to caution or advise; to warn against danger or an offense; — followed by of, against, or a subordinate clause.
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Admonish as a verb:
To instruct or direct; to inform; to notify.
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Reprimand as a noun:
A severe, formal or official reproof; reprehension, rebuke, private or public.
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Reprimand as a verb:
To reprove in a formal or official way.