Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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admonish | No | No | Yes | No |
knock | Yes | No | Yes | No |
admonish (noun) | knock (noun) |
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the act of hitting vigorously | |
negative criticism | |
a vigorous blow | |
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing) | |
a bad experience |
admonish (verb) | knock (verb) |
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take to task | find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws |
warn strongly; put on guard | knock against with force or violence |
advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior | rap with the knuckles |
deliver a sharp blow or push | |
make light, repeated taps on a surface | |
sound like a car engine that is firing too early |