Reprove, reprimand (8)

I believe the answer is:

admonish

This clue is a double definition.

'reprove' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'reprimand' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for admonish that I've seen before include "Forewarn" , "Chide, reprove" , "Rebuke, tick off" , "Tell off" , "Chide or reprimand" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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