notify of danger, potential harm, or risk; The director warned him that he might be fired; The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking'

admonish or counsel in terms of someones behavior; I warned him not to go too far; I warn you against false assumptions; She warned him to be quiet

[ Syn: discourage , admonish , monish ]

ask to go away; The old man warned the children off his property'

notify, usually in advance; I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions'