Definitions

counselling

VERB

give advice

Synonyms

STRONG

admonish advise advocate caution charge confab direct enjoin exhort guide huddle inform instruct kibitz order prescribe prompt recommend reprehend steer suggest teach tip tout urge warn

WEAK

give pointer give two cents keep posted put bug in ear put heads together put on to show the ropes tip off wise one up

Antonyms

STRONG

approve conceal discourage dissuade hide learn misguide mislead neglect prevent

Example Sentences

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Eswatini's government has said US deportees were "in good hands" and receiving healthcare, including counselling.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

But the initiative also helps staff who need support with physiotherapy, counselling and occupational health.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

She and her mother have both undergone specialist counselling.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Edward is also now receiving counselling to work through his experiences in the church.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

At word of what was without they sprang to their arms, some of the more courageous counselling fight.

From No Quarter! by Reid, Mayne