Synonyms: warn, monish, discourage, admonish
Definition: admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
Usage: I warned him not to go too far; I warn you against false assumptions; She warned him to be quiet
Similar words: advise, rede, counsel
Definition: give advice to
Usage: The teacher counsels troubled students; The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud
Synonyms: deter, discourage
Definition: try to prevent; show opposition to
Usage: We should discourage this practice among our youth
Similar words: disapprove, reject
Definition: deem wrong or inappropriate
Usage: I disapprove of her child rearing methods