admonish

 to caution or advise against something; to scold mildly; of a duty.

antonyms:pat on the back  

synonyms:warn, call on the carpet

 The liberary had to admonish the students several times before they settled down.

a bandit, an outlaw, a highwayman

noun

syn: none

ant: none

accent: 1st

Ancient caravans passing through desolate areas were sometimes attacked by brigand .

careful, cautious

adjective

syn: wary, prudent, gaurded

ant: incautious, rash, reckless, heedless

accent: 1st

It's important for an important diplomat to behave in such a matter that's both discreet and circumspect.

to seize for military or official use

verb

syn: take over, requisition, expropriate

ant: none

accent: 3rd

Under certain circumstance the U.S. has the right to commandeer private property.

a standstill resulting from the opposition of two equal forces or fations

n/v

sym: stand off, stalemate, impasse

ant: aggrement, accord, breakthrough

accent: 1st

After 15 innings, the score remaineda frusterating 3-3 deadlock.