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warn

verb
  1. notify, usually in advance
    “I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions”
  2. ask to go away
    “The grumpy neighbor warned the children off the lawn.”
  3. notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
    “The director warned them that they might be fired.”
  4. admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
    “I warned them not to go too far.”
    admonishdiscouragemonish