admonish

Definition

To talk to someone sternly, usually in a disapproving or warning manner, often to stop bad behavior or to make someone think about what they've done or not done.

Español Hablar a alguien con severidad, a menudo de manera desaprobadora o de advertencia, a menudo para detener un comportamiento malo o hacer que alguien piense en lo que ha hecho o no ha hecho.

Example

"The coach had to admonish him for his reckless behavior on the field."