Verbs

(v)warn, discourage, admonish, monishadvise 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”
(v)caution, admonish, monishwarn strongly; put on guard
(v)admonish, reprove, reprooftake to task“He admonished the child for his bad behavior”